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Homes & Gardens
Rachel Bull

The Ultimate Poinsettia Care Guide: How to Keep These Joyful Plants Thriving for the Holidays and Beyond

Potted pink poinsettias on windowsill.

Few plants are as instantly synonymous with the festive season as the poinsettia. With its jewel-toned bracts and glossy green foliage, this striking houseplant has become a winter staple in American homes.

Knowing how to care for a poinsettia properly is key to keeping it looking vibrant long after the holidays begin. While they are often treated as disposable decorations and Christmas plants, poinsettias are in fact long-lived tropical plants that can thrive indoors with the right care.

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