Growth habit

Poinsettia should grow in a relatively well ventilated environment, and the temperature should be kept moderate. At the same time, the surrounding humidity should be increased. It cannot stand the test of low temperature and cannot be placed in direct sunlight. When it grows vigorously, it is necessary to do a good job in sufficient fertilizer and water management, so as to make it grow more healthy and powerful

How to fertilize

Soil and fertilization

The soil in which Poinsettia grows is required to be loose and nutritious. Generally, the soil with rich humus is used, and then an appropriate amount of cake fertilizer is put into it, which is combined with organic fertilizer. The effect is very good

Illumination temperature

In October every year, poinsettia needs to be transferred indoors to keep the temperature in the house at about 15 degrees. It should be placed in a place with smooth ventilation and given enough light. At the same time, some liquid fertilizer should be added appropriately to ensure that it can pass the winter in good condition

Fertilization

Poinsettia can use a small amount of compound fertilizer. When it grows vigorously, it can be fertilized once a week, which can make it bloom as soon as possible. Until it blooms, the number of fertilization can be reduced accordingly

Watering and fertilization

When watering, according to the growth of poinsettia, apply a certain amount of liquid fertilizer appropriately and irrigate together with water, so as to supplement the water and nutrition required for growth in time

Pruning and fertilization

Poinsettia generally needs proper pruning to remove some sick old roots and branches. At this time, fertilizer can be added appropriately to promote Poinsettia to grow new branches and leaves, and make its flowers more beautiful and enhance the ornamental nature of the plant