Poinsettia grown in Quebec!

This poinsettia comes with beautiful festive decorations such as pine cones, branches, ribbon, all according to the florist's inspiration. It is also called the Christmas star. The plant remains in flower for 2 to 4 months. Giving a poinsettia is a symbol of friendly and warm wishes, success and celebration.

It comes in a planter covered with beautiful packaging!

Do you know the Christmas tale associated with this magnificent plant?

" Mexican religious history tells of a young girl, named Pepita, who was walking sadly to church on Christmas Eve. Since she was poor, she thought she had nothing to offer as offering to the church. A wise man who was passing by tried to console her by telling her that even the most humble gift, given with love, would be greatly appreciated. So Pepita went to pick a bouquet of leaves from a common and unattractive shrub that grew along the road. As she left her bouquet at the church, a miracle happened. To the great astonishment of all present. The ordinary green leaves transformed into bracts of an intense red. Since this event, all the wild poinsettias are adorned with flamboyant colors during the Christmas season.

Watering: When in flower, water abundantly, but allow to dry between waterings. Check soil moisture often.

Lighting: Indirect, eastern sun and low light when in bloom.

Flowering : November to February.

Fertilizer: N/A

Notes: Coolness prolongs flowering. Lasts several months. Getting a ^2nd bloom is very difficult. After flowering, cut back to 15 cm from the ground and put outside for the summer. In the fall, bring indoors and give it 14 hours of darkness per day for 2-3 months to make it bloom again.

Toxicity: Keep out of reach of young children and animals as this plant is toxic.