Transcript Poinsettiasx

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The Poinsettia is the MOST popular
Christmas season plant.
It was introduced to the United States in the
late 1820’s from its native Mexico.
In the wild they can grow to ten feet tall
The colored part that are thought of as
flowers are actually modified leaves called
bracts.
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Poinsettias are not poisonous as thought.
In recent studies at The Ohio State University
showed that a 50 pound child that ate 500
bracts might have a slight tummy ache.
Poinsettias represent over 85% of the potted
plant sales during the holiday season.
90% of Poinsettias are exported from the
United States.
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There are over 100 varieties of Poinsettias
available.
$220 Million dollars worth of Poinsettias are
sold during the holiday season.
Americans prefer:
 74% Red
 8% White
 6% Pink
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Poinsettias are commercially grown in all
states.
California is the top Poinsettia producing
state.
December 12th is National Poinsettia Day.
The Paul Ecke Ranch in California grows over
80% of the Poinsettias in the United States
for the wholesale market.
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80% of Poinsettias are purchased by women.
80% of people who purchase Poinsettias are
over 40 years old.
Poinsettias are the best selling potted plant in
the United States.
Most Poinsettias are sold within a 6 week
period.
60 million pots were grown in 1997.
The cost is usually determined by the number
of blooms.
 Paul Ecke first introduced Poinsettias
On the Tonight Show with
Johnny Carson.
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Choose a plant with dark green foliage down
to the soil.
Choose bracts that are completely colored.
Do not purchase Poinsettias with a lot of
green around the bract edges.
Do not choose a plant with fallen or yellowed
leaves
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The Poinsettia should be full, balanced, and
attractive from all sides.
The plant should be 2.5 times taller than the
diameter of the container.
Choose plants that are not drooping or
wilting.
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Check the plant’s soil. If it’s wet and wilted,
this could be an indication of root rot.
When you take a Poinsettia outside in
temperature below 50 degrees F, be sure to
cover it.
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Keep it in a sunny window, not touching any
cold windows.
Keep it away from warm or cold drafts (open
windows or doors).
Check soil moisture daily.
They are grown at temperatures of 60-70
degrees F with a relative high humidity and
full sun.
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When the soil feels dry to the touch or
appears lighter in color, water thoroughly.
Always add enough water so that it drains
from the pot.
Do not allow pot to stand in excess water;
excess water deprives the roots of oxygen
and causes roots to die and eventually rot.
A wilted plant may drop its leaves
prematurely.
 If wilting does occur, water the plant
thoroughly to moisten the soil, then re-water
again in 5- 10 minutes.
 Water the plant under the
Bracts. Do not allow water
On the bracts.
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