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Jacky Parker

Why Are My Poinsettia Leaves Turning Yellow? 5 Common Mistakes Harming Your Festive Bloom

Potted poinsettias, burning candles and festive decor .

With their ruby red bracts and dark green leaves, poinsettia are popular plants for the holidays. For this reason, you'll want your festive foliage to be on point. If that's not the case, and you're wondering why are your poinsettia leaves are turning yellow, we have some answers.

There is a number of common causes for yellowing leaves or bracts on these plants — from over-watering to temperature shocks — and some simple solutions.

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