- Perfect For Holiday Season Decor
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
- Above Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 12-24 inches
Are you catching the festive jingles in the air? It might be a signal that you're yearning for a vibrant crimson tropical shrub indigenous to Mexico. Meet the Pink Poinsettia, a delightful house plant commonly used for adorning Christmas spaces. Beyond its decorative role, this evergreen beauty doesn't deserve to be discarded post-holiday festivities; with proper care, it can be a perennial source of vibrant cheer year after year.
Best Locations For Growing Pink Poinsettia
Thriving in spaces with a minimum of six hours of bright, indirect light, humidity ranging from 50% to 75%, and temperatures between 65° to 75°, this tropical shrub is best kept away from heat sources like fireplaces due to its affinity for moderate to high humidity.
Pink Poinsettia Sunlight Requirements
For optimal performance, Pink Poinsettia necessitates at least six hours of bright, indirect light. Place it a few feet away from south and east-facing windows.
Pink Poinsettia Care
During fall, manipulating light exposure and darkness alternately facilitates the reproduction of crimson bracts. Trim dead leaves for growth promotion and disease prevention. While pruning is not a frequent requirement, occasional pinching during the growing season encourages a larger plant.
Pink Poinsettia's preferred soil is loamy, acidic, and well-draining. A potting mix amended with peat moss and perlite suits it well in an 8-inch or 9-inch pot initially. When repotting in early spring, trim it back to four inches and transfer it to a pot two to four inches larger, checking and changing the soil to prevent root rot.
Watering Pink Poinsettia
Guard against root rot by avoiding overwatering. Check moisture levels by inserting a finger one to two inches into the soil; if dry, water, and if not, wait a day or two before rechecking.
Feeding Pink Poinsettia
Save feeding for the blooming season, offering monthly diluted, balanced, water-soluble fertilizer. This regimen ensures your flamboyant friend's sustained vitality.
Pink Poinsettia Information
Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light |
Care Requirements: Easy |
Watering Requirements: Above Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out. |
Pet Friendly: No |
Kid Friendly: No |
Air Purifier: Moderate |
Habit: Upright |
Growth Rate: Fast |
Mature Height: 12-24 inches |
Mature Spread: 12-24 inches |
Flowering: Yes |
Flower Color(s): Red |
Flower Shade/Description: Red |
Fragrant: |
Foliage Type: |
Foliage Color(s): Green, Red |
Foliage Description: Pink and Green |
Temperature: 65° - 70°F (18° - 21°C) |
Humidity: Average (40% - 60%) |
Common Name: Pink Poinsettia |
Other Name(s): Pointsettia |
Scientific Name: Euphorbia pulcherrima |
Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Poinsettia_Pink-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
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