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- Q.Poinsettias - I have several poinsettias, one for quite a while, and has large white bumps on the stems, plus little white ...
- Q.Indoor Poinsettia - After 5 and a half years my poinsettia started secreting honeydew but only from the flowers. A few days ...
- Q.Poinsiettas - how do I get my poinsettia plant to be red and green? mine is all green-a very healthy dark green ...
- Q.Poinsettia Plant - I have a poinsettia plant that was losing it's leaves and looked as if it was dying in February. I ...
- Q.Care Of Poinsettias - care during the summer
- Q.Poinsettia In Shock After Re-potting - I re-potted my large (about 3 feet tall) poinsettia and it went into shock. Te leaves were turning yellow and ...
- Q.Moving Poinsettias To Another Outdoor - Hi, I am moving, I have two 4 ft poinsettias, I need move to our sons outside flower gatden. ...
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patandbruce73 on
April 13, 2017
South central floridaQ.Poinsettias
I have several poinsettias, one for quite a while, and has large white bumps on the stems, plus little white specs on the petal/leaves. the latter looks like aphids, which I have found on three other plants that are newer. Also have a angel wing geranium and calla lillies with the same spots. If aphids what is an enviornmentally safe way to save my plants?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 14, 2017A.Treat your plants with Neem Oil.
Neem Oil is organic and safe for people, pets and bees.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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- Asked by
Vickie Dodkins on
April 19, 2017
CM2 6UBQ.Indoor poinsettia
After 5 and a half years my poinsettia started secreting honeydew but only from the flowers. A few days since then I noticed the flowers have grown another flower. Why is this, please, as it's the first time it has ever happened? Other than watering and feeding it and occasionally giving it a good trim, I let it look after itself.
Answered by
Alisma on
April 20, 2017
Certified ExpertA.The flower-within-a-flower structure you are seeing is an unusual feature of poinsettias. The "flower" on the bottom is actually a structure called a cyathium, which contains several male flowers and one female flower. The female flower then grows outward on a long stalk until it emerges out of the cyathium. The female flower may later develop seeds.
These articles have a good explanation:
http://www.backyardnature.net/chiapas/poinsett.htm
http://www.marcperkins.net/?p=1033I am not sure if the substance you're seeing is honeydew or a secretion from the plant. If it's honeydew, it is being produced by small plant-feeding insects, such as aphids, and controlling the pests will get rid of it.
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Anonymous on
April 30, 2017Q.Poinsiettas
how do I get my poinsettia plant to be red and green? mine is all green-a very healthy dark green but all the red is gone. I live in Perth, W.A. I put the plant in the ground 2 1/2 yrs ago and it is loving the area it is in but no more red :( Help pls.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 30, 2017A.The color and blooming of the Pointsettia is in directly correlated to the amount of light and dark the plant receives.
Planted outdoors, it is nearly impossible to control this. When these plants are grown in the greenhouses, the lightly schedules are controlled.Here are some articles that will give more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poinsettia/how-to-make-poinsettia-turn-red-make-a-poinsettia-rebloom.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poinsettia/poinsettia-care-after-christmas.htm
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Eleanor J Nave on
June 14, 2017
Greenacres, Florida 33463Q.Poinsettia plant
I have a poinsettia plant that was losing it's leaves and looked as if it was dying in February. I transplanted it, gave it plant food and now it is full of leaves and looks healthy. I have read it should be cut back to about six inches from the base of it in late Spring. What do I do to keep it growing correctly?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 15, 2017A.This article will help you with your beautiful plant.
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lawson.al on
July 25, 2017
H9R 6B3Q.Care of poinsettias
care during the summer
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 27, 2017A.These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poinsettia/poinsettia-care-after-christmas.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poinsettia/how-to-make-poinsettia-turn-red-make-a-poinsettia-rebloom.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
lsutiger67 on
July 26, 2017
70810Q.poinsettia in shock after re-potting
I re-potted my large (about 3 feet tall) poinsettia and it went into shock. Te leaves were turning yellow and dropping by the next day. Each day more leaves drop! It was a beautiful plant, and I fear I am losing it. The last time I re-potted it this did not happen. What can I do to save it? Thanks!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 28, 2017A.Make sure you did not use too large of a container. It is best to only go up one size to avoid overwatering and root rot.
The soil and container should have good drainage.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poinsettia/poinsettia-care-how-do-you-take-care-of-poinsettias.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poinsettia/transplanting-poinsettia-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Mary Tidwell on
August 10, 2017
33566Q.Moving Poinsettias to another outdoor
Hi, I am moving, I have two 4 ft poinsettias, I need move to our sons outside flower gatden. When can I move and how to keep from shocking them? I live in Florida off Tampa Bay area...Thank you for any info.
- Answered by
shelley on
August 10, 2017
Certified ExpertA.This article has some great tips: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poinsettia/transplanting-poinsettia-plants.htm
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