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Homes & Gardens
Rachel Bull

What Your Poinsettia Really Needs in January for Fresh Growth and New Flowers

Close up of poinsettia 'apricot' leaves.

By mid-January, the festive sparkle has often faded, leaving many of us wondering what to do with the lone poinsettia still sitting on the sideboard.

While it’s tempting to consign these Christmas leftovers to the compost bin once their bracts begin to droop, doing so misses a brilliant styling opportunity. Whether your Euphorbia pulcherrima is still thriving or past its prime, January is the perfect time to transition poinsettia plants from a holiday relic into something entirely new.

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