Common names: poinsettia

Description: Poinsettias are a popular gift and home decoration for the Christmas season. Flower-like bracts as large as 12 inches across grow on these potted plants and may be red, white, pink, yellow, speckled or variegated; these bracts surround the tiny, yellow true flowers.

Despite the longstanding myth, the poinsettia is the most widely tested plant and has been proven to be non-toxic.

Special care: Water thoroughly when soil surface feels dry remove excess water from trays and foil covers. Bright, indirect light will prolong their life.

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