Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A beloved holiday plant, the poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is known for its striking red leaves and small, compact yellow ...

When you're preparing for the winter season with some traditional decorating, you might be looking for simple ways to incorporate the poinsettia into your holiday decor. Once the season is over, ...

In the United States alone, about 70 million poinsettias are sold every year around Christmas. But most of those poinsettias are treated like short-term decorations and thrown in the trash after the ...

Q: Every year I receive a poinsettia for Christmas. I try to keep it growing into the next year, but I always end up tossing it out. Can you tell me how to keep poinsettias alive for next season? A: ...

When you take down your Christmas tree (on Twelfth Night, right?) and pack up your holiday lights, what do you do with all those leftover poinsettias? It's tempting to want to plant them in our ...

The poinsettia is the most popular holiday plant in the United States. Primarily, that’s because of their colorful bracts (look like leaves), and the tiny yellow flowers in the center, called cyathia.

Poinsettias are popular houseplants, but knowing how often to water them is key to keeping them healthy and alive. Plant ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: Exotic fruit. If you are looking for a fruit that will grab the attention of kids and adults alike, consider adding a finger grapevine to your garden. Finger ...

The poinsettia plant is associated with Christmas in many parts of the world, as is the decorated fir tree. Here in Hawaii, we can grow this member of the Euphorbia genus and her cousin ...

Now that the holidays are upon us, a favorite seasonal plant is making its reappearance. Euphorbia pulcherrima, also known as a poinsettia, is a gorgeous holiday plant frequently used for both gifting ...

Did you receive a poinsettia plant as a Christmas gift? Do you want it to survive and be attractive for at least a year in the house? It is possible if you follow some simple care rules. It is time ...

Q. I have heard that one can keep a poinsettia after purchasing it this year and get it to color again next year. What do I need to do? A. Poinsettias are the best-selling potted plant in the U.S.