Poinsettias are the perfect addition to the home over Christmas, ringing in the festive period with their signature red bracts. But how long does a poinsettia last? Well, if you know how to care ...

The colorful parts of the poinsettia are modified leaves called bracts. The flowers are the small yellow dots in the center, and if they are just beginning to open, the color display is likely to ...

Choosing a Healthy PoinsettiaWhen selecting a poinsettia, start by examining the leaves and bracts (the colored “petals” that surround the tiny flowers). The bracts should be vibrant and fully ...

Poinsettia bracts, the large, colorful, showy leaves which resemble flower petals, should be brightly colored and not torn or ratty. Poinsettias will be damaged if exposed to temperatures below 50 ...

The decorative part of a poinsettia is not its flowers but the cluster of colored bracts (modified leaves) that come in red, pink, white, yellow or multi-colored. Choose plants with dark green ...

However, the poinsettia is a perennial that will bloom again next year, if given the appropriate care. With some dedicated tending, your plant will soon refresh itself with vivid green bracts in ...

The colors that you see- the reds, pinks and creams, are actually modified leaves called bracts. Not flower petals. Most of the leaves and bracts are likely to fall off the plant after a month or ...

Jaylin The poinsettia is the most popular decorative plant for the Christmas season. The brightly colored red, pink, salmon or creamy white “petals” are actually modified leaves called bracts.

Poinsettia bracts and foliage are not toxic; however, these plants are ornamentals, intended for ornamental purposes only. Question: My wife wants me to prune our grape vines and use the vines to ...

Contrary to popular belief, poinsettia flowers are small and barely noticeable. The insignificant yellow flowers are surrounded by stunning, colorful bracts. Bracts are not flower petals ...