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Post by datgirl on Mar 24, 2024 10:43:12 GMT -5
My Poinsettia has finally been replaced by an Easter lily. The Poinsettia is still bright red and full. She just got moved to a different room. Can't bring myself to throw her away.
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Post by binnylou on Mar 24, 2024 13:35:28 GMT -5
Do you put her outside for the summer, then do the ritual to bring her to bloom again? I haven’t had a Poinsettia for many years. I think I used the excuse of grandkids/visiting pets.
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Post by breezygardener on Mar 24, 2024 13:53:28 GMT -5
The Poinsettia is still bright red and full. So is mine! I try to keep them going as long as possible, & several times I've managed to keep them going for one or more additional years - with reblooming!!
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Post by breezygardener on Mar 24, 2024 13:55:34 GMT -5
I think I used the excuse of grandkids/visiting pets. Actually, Poinsettias being highly poisonous has turned out to be an old wive's tale. Will they make a cat, dog, or small child perhaps do a little yack-up? Sometimes. Are they seriously toxic enough to end anything up at a doctor's office? Likely no. Our pets have never bothered with them. Now Easter lilies, THEY are fatally toxic.
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Post by datgirl on Mar 24, 2024 15:18:18 GMT -5
I have grandkids and pets and never had a problem with the Poinsettias. I still have last years Poinsettia, Christmas 2022, and it rebloomed too. It's looking really scraggly, so I may have to let it go finally. I don't bring them outside. They live in a west facing room along with the Christmas Cacti.
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Post by breezygardener on Mar 24, 2024 16:00:02 GMT -5
It's looking really scraggly, Before totally giving up the ghost, you can also try cutting it back severely & repotting it in fresh potting mix.
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Post by datgirl on Mar 24, 2024 16:09:19 GMT -5
I did cut all of it back except one branch that was still "blooming" I didn't replant it though. Maybe I will just to see how long I can keep it going. Do you bring yours outdoors breezygardener,?
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Post by breezygardener on Mar 24, 2024 16:41:16 GMT -5
Sometimes I do & sometimes I don't. It can be a little dicey to acclimate because it can burn easily if it gets too much sun, especially early on. But it can work.
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Post by johndavis4 on Apr 13, 2024 10:08:30 GMT -5
Hey, there’s no rush to ditch the poinsettia if it’s still looking bright and beautiful! It’s cool that you've got it set up in another room. Poinsettias can last a surprisingly long time with the right care, so it makes total sense to keep it around as long as it’s still adding a pop of color to your space. Plus, it’s always nice to have a bit of festive cheer any time of the year. Maybe it can become a year-round resident!
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Post by breezygardener on Apr 13, 2024 14:49:32 GMT -5
Maybe it can become a year-round resident! I've had a couple that lasted 2-3 years, & even re-bloomed without any extra effort on my part. I think the new hybrids are a lot more forgiving than the original varieties.
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