herb Christmas, Also known as poinsettia anyone poinsettia is one inside the plants The most colorful and beautiful we can have at home at this time. In some countries it is called christmas eve plant and scientific name euphorbia pulcherrima. Its striking red leaves have made it almost a Christmas symbol. You can place it in any corner of your home and it will last for a long time if you take good care of it.
Poinsettia: characteristics of the Christmas plant
christmas plant It is one of the easiest to recognize. It has dark green leaves and red upper leaves. Yes, what we actually see as a flower is a leaf. The most common is dark red, but there are also yellow and white examples. Its flowers are very small and almost hidden among the leaves.
Although it is obviously not used as an edible plant, its preservation is important. away from children and pets because accidental ingestion may cause vomiting and diarrhea.
How to care for a poinsettia to make it last until next Christmas
If you already have one herb Christmas In other years, you will know that it is not easy to last longer than a few Christmas holidays. It looks gorgeous when purchased, but soon its leaves begin to wilt and fall off. To prevent this from happening again, you must first be clear that this is a living being and not just any Christmas decoration. Therefore, it needs very little care to survive this year’s Christmas and at least survive until next Christmas.
care for this indoor plant They start before you even get home. When purchasing, it is recommended to protect it with plastic to prevent it from being exposed to too much temperature change until it reaches your home. Make sure there are no rotten stems or spots on the leaves. The stem must be sturdy and well bonded to the substrate.
The care that the Christmas plant needs
One of the main problems faced poisentias The point is that although they can be grown indoors, the most suitable habitat is outdoors. The poinsettia needs too much light natural (leaves fall off if in the dark) and stable climatewithout sudden temperature changes. It is also not recommended to expose it to direct sunlight. Heating is one of the main enemies because it dries. Christmas flower needs high environmental humidity.
Therefore, it is best to place a bowl of water and stones at the bottom of the pot so that the pot remains moist but the roots do not come into direct contact with the water. Its ideal temperature is between 22 and 16 degrees. Both cold and heat cause its leaves to fall off faster.
Watering is another essential care you must have for your Christmas Eve flower. you have to water by immersion, place the plant in a saucer of water for 15 minutes. At the end of this period, remove it so that it does not absorb more water than it needs. Allow the substrate to dry slightly before watering again to prevent root rot.
If you follow these simple tips, herb Christmas It stays healthy and shiny in your home for longer.