Red Poinsettia Flower Plant

It has large dark green oval leaves that are toothed on the sides and pointed at the tips.

Red poinsettia flower plant. Item pictured is a depiction of an arrangement that we will make as similar as possible with the same look and feel. This plant is roughly 10 tall and 7 wide. The classic christmas plant the poinsettia.

For more information on our substitution policy click here share it with your friends. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in christmas floral displays. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11.

In order to get a poinsettia plant to turn red you need to eliminate its light. Native to mexico poinsettia euphorbia pulcherrima can grow outdoors in u s. Even if it s cold outside.

The species is indigenous to mexico. The poinsettia is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family. Flower formation is actually triggered by periods of darkness.

Medium 6 pot size. During the day poinsettia plants require as much bright light as possible in order to absorb enough energy for color production. This plant is approximately 16 tall and 14 wide.

Though usually treated as a temporary holiday. Placed in a white wicker basket this makes a gorgeous gift and decoration for the holidays. The species is a tall rangy shrub that grows to a height of 10 ft.