7 thoughts on “Poinsettia Starter Kit: Flower of the Day, Nov. 9, 2016”

1. slmret November 9, 2016 at 10:26 PM

   In Hawaii, they cover the poinsettias through until about mid-December, then uncover them. They become red in about 2 days — and it’s a more brilliant red!

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   1. lifelessons Post authorNovember 9, 2016 at 10:54 PM

      The problem here is mildew. I already see evidences. If it ever stops raining here, though, I’ll try covering one and see what happens. I have one that’s grown into a tree behind my studio…but others I can easily reach.

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      1. slmret November 9, 2016 at 11:41 PM

         I didn’t think about mildew! That would be a problem! It’s probably just enough warmer in HI that it’s not a problem there. I think, too, that they just put the covers over the top of the plants, rather than wrapping them. Timing is important, too — I think they have to cover them before they start to turn color.

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2. angloswiss November 10, 2016 at 1:22 AM

   Here in Switzerland we only see them when they arrive in Winter in the stores to be sold. They would never survive the outdoors here – too cold. I think that is the only Christmas stuff that we do not have yet, but they will soon arrive. I always get myself one and if I am lucky I can keep it going until next Spring when I can keep it in the garden in its pot.

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   1. lifelessons Post authorNovember 10, 2016 at 5:53 AM

      Yes, this was true when I lived in South Dakota and Wyoming as well.

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   2. lifelessons Post authorNovember 10, 2016 at 5:58 AM

      It was the same with me when I lived in South Dakota and Wyoming. We had no concept of house plants being ones that could be planted outside.

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3. Cee Neuner November 10, 2016 at 11:45 AM

   Beautiful Judy. It is beginning to be that season. 😀

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