Glamorous symbols of Christmas, poinsettias are perhaps the most festive houseplant you can buy. Now is the perfect time to pick one up from your local shop – but it’s worth knowing how to choose a poinsettia before you head out to get one.
If you’re going to care for your poinsettia properly, it goes without saying that picking up a healthy plant will get you off to a good start. You’ll need to give the plants a good inspection before you take them to the checkout: leaves, flowers, and bracts (and I’ll explain what those are shortly). It’s worth checking the pot, too, and even the location of the plants in-store.
