- Perfect For Holiday Season Decor
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
- Above Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 12-24 inches
Do you hear holiday bells? It could be a sign that you are in great need of a crimson tropical shrub native to Mexico. This merry house plant, Red Poinsettia, is a common ornamental plant used to decorate holiday halls during Christmas. What many people don’t know, however, is that they should not throw this vibrant evergreen out with the wrapping paper after the Christmas gifts are opened, but instead maintain it. With reasonable care, this new plant companion can offer continued vibrant cheer every holiday season, year after year.
Best Locations For Growing Red Poinsettia
This striking tropical shrub will thrive in any room that has at least six hours of bright, indirect light, 50% to 75% humidity, and temperatures between 65° to 75°. Due to this evergreen’s love of moderate to high humidity, avoid placing it near any types of heating devices, including fireplaces.
Red Poinsettia Sunlight Requirements
To do well, Red Poinsettia needs a minimum of six hours of bright, indirect light. Position it a few feet away from south-facing and east-facing windows.
Red Poinsettia is a unique tropical shrub. Its legendary crimson-colored bracts, often mistaken for the plant’s flowers, are directly affected by the amount of light the plant receives. The more bright light the plant receives, the brighter the color of the bracts.
Red Poinsettia Care
Alternating the amounts of light and darkness this evergreen receives during the fall months will enable this house plant to reproduce its crimson-colored bracts during the holidays.
Dead leaves should be trimmed in order to promote growth and prevent disease. Pruning, however, is not required frequently unless your goal is to grow a bigger plant. You can do this by simply pinching the plant throughout the growing season.
Red Poinsettia prefers soil that is loamy, acidic, and well-draining. A good houseplant potting soil amended with peat moss and perlite should suit your new plant companion. Start your Red Poinsettia out with an 8-inch or 9-inch pot.
With respect to repotting this showy shrub, cut it back to approximately four inches in early spring and then transfer it to a pot that is two to four inches bigger than the old pot. Red Poinsettia is susceptible to root rot, so this is a good time to also check the soil and change it if necessary.
Watering Red Poinsettia
Red Poinsettia is susceptible to root rot, so avoid overwatering. Conducting a moisture check prior to watering will help you prolong the life of your new flamboyant friend. Simply insert your finger one to two inches beneath the soil. If the soil is dry, then water. If not, wait a day or two to conduct another moisture check.
Feeding Red Poinsettia
Except during the blooming season, this evergreen requires monthly feeding with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Red 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: Red and Green |
| Temperature: 65° - 70°F (18° - 21°C) |
| Humidity: Average (40% - 60%) |
| Common Name: Red Poinsettia |
| Other Name(s): Pointsettia |
| Scientific Name: Euphorbia pulcherrima |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Poinsettia_Red-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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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