How to water poinsettias correctly – step by step

Also known as Poinsettia, it is a very typical flower during the Christmas holidays due to the intense red color its leaves acquire precisely at this time of year. However, we should not forget that the poinsettia is not a disposable Christmas decoration, so if you are not willing to take care of it beyond this holiday, perhaps you should consider acquiring other types of decorations.

However, if you want your plant to live beyond Christmas, we recommend you continue reading this Gardenweb article where we will give you some tips on how to water your poinsettia correctly.

When to water the Poinsettia

Knowing when to water a plant is essential, as both under-watering and over-watering are two problems that can kill poinsettias. Watering a Poinsettia will depend on the time of year.

In winter, we will need to water the poinsettia abundantly as it is in its flowering season. To keep it in good condition, it will be necessary to water it up to twice a week, ensuring the substrate is always moist.

If, on the other hand, it is summer, we will need to reduce watering to once a week, unless you are in a region with a particularly dry climate. In this case, we will need to water the poinsettia more frequently.

How to water poinsettias – step by step

The poinsettia is a plant that should not be watered as other plants generally are. That is, if you want this flower to survive, you should not spray water on it since its leaves do not tolerate excess humidity.

The best way to water poinsettias is with the immersion watering method, which is done as follows:

1. First, before you get started, you will need to make sure your poinsettia is in a pot that has drainage holes. If not, we recommend some Gardenweb planters such as the tall sand container, the Cigno, or the Campana Pegaso.

2. If you already have your plant in the proper pot, it will be time to fill its respective saucer with water and place the container inside it. This way, we will ensure that the lower part of the poinsettia absorbs the water without damaging its leaves.

3. Leave the pot in the water for a maximum of 10 minutes. If the soil is very dry, you can leave it for a couple more minutes.

With these tips, you will keep your poinsettia in healthy condition.

Are you professionally dedicated to growing Poinsettias? At GARDEN WEB, we have various products that will help you cultivate them.

In addition to watering, poinsettias require other specific care to reach their full splendor at Christmas. At GARDEN WEB, we have many production and gardening products that will facilitate their care, such as:

• Plastic supports: serve as stakes to help the Poinsettia grow straight.
• ARENA pots: a range of production pots that stand out for being economical and decorative.
• Peters Professional Poinsettia Mix Fertilizer: a controlled-release fertilizer specially adapted for poinsettia cultivation.

In addition to these specific articles for poinsettias, in our online store we have other gardening products that will help you care for your plants, such as universal substrate, production pots, bamboo stakes for support, etc.