Each year, about 70 million poinsettias are sold in the United States, making them one of America's best-selling potted plants.
Taking care of poinsettias isn't too challenging, but it does involve understanding some of their simple needs.
If you take good care of them, poinsettias can even be kept year after year and rebloom. Here's how to nurture the health of your poinsettia plants − especially after the holidays.
Your chances of having a poinsettia that looks beautiful greatly increase by choosing a healthy plant.
Plants with full, undamaged, colored leaves (also known as bracts) and rich, dark green foliage will produce the best results. The longest-lasting plants are those with firmly closed, pollen-free blooms, according to Colorado State University.
