Reblooming Poinsettias for the next season

Poinsettias are one of the longest-lasting blooming plants available. To keep it blooming all year long follow the care tips listed below:

• During winter follow these tips:
  • When surface soil is dry to the touch, water thoroughly. Discard any excess water
  • To prolong color, keep a temperature range of 60 degrees for night and 72 degrees for day. High humidity is preferable
  • Place plant away from hot or cold drafts, and protect from cold winds
• March 1 (St. Patrick's Day): When bracts fade, cut stems back to eight inches above soil line.
• Continue to water regularly.
• Lightly fertilize with a balanced all-purpose plant food every three to four weeks.
• When temperatures are warm, place plant outdoors; first in indirect, then direct sunlight. Avoid temperatures below 50 degrees throughout the summer.
• July 4th (Independence Day): cut back new growth stems. Repot if needed.
• Early September (Labor Day): Move plant inside. Provide six or more hours of direct light.
• October 1 through December: Confine plant to complete darkness for 14 hours, giving it 10 hours of natural light daily. This will set the buds and cause the bracts to color.