Keep poinsettias alive after Christmas with expert's simple hacks Poinsettias are a popular Christmas houseplant, adding vibrant colour and festive cheer to any garden or home.
Poinsettias, also known as euphorbia pulcherrima, are part of the euphorbiaceae family with many people seeing the plant sold around Christmas time.
Fertiliser can be used every two weeks to encourage growth, and placing the plant in a dark location for 12 hours a night for 10 weeks will encourage reblooming.
More humid locations, as well as regular plant food, allow Poinsettias to thrive, reports the Express.
The plant is a shrub-like tree and is not dangerous to keep with pets or children around.
