Poinsettia 'rule of thumb' that guarantees festive favourite will last longer This trick will make your colourful plants last longer.
However, it's important to remember that overwatering the colourful, festive plants can damage them, so be careful to keep track of how much water you're giving yours, to ensure that it lasts as long as possible.
The "rule of thumb" when it comes to watering poinsettia is - according to the Royal Horticultural Society - that less is more, and you should "only water when the surface of the compost has begun to feel dry".
Sometimes, it can seem like the brightly coloured plants just don't last as long as you might expect, which can be a huge disappointment when you see the leaves on your Poinsettia wilting quickly.
It's best to keep the compost moist, rather than soaking wet, and the RHS recommend achieving this by putting the plant in its pot directly into a bowl of "tepid" water for between 10-20 minutes.
