{"id":952,"date":"2016-11-27T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2016-11-27T09:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.announcingit.com\/invitations-blog\/?p=952"},"modified":"2019-05-03T00:58:54","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T00:58:54","slug":"tips-on-shopping-for-the-perfect-poinsettias-for-your-holiday-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.announcingit.com\/invitations-blog\/tips-on-shopping-for-the-perfect-poinsettias-for-your-holiday-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for the Perfect Poinsettias for your Holiday Party"},"content":{"rendered":"

Poinsettias are traditional Christmas plants that will last through the Christmas season and beyond. It is important to select the best plant for your home environment.<\/p>\n

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\u25a0 Choose a plant with dark green foliage down to the soil line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25a0 Choose bracts (modified leaves) that are completely colored.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25a0 Do not purchase poinsettias with a lot of green around the bract edges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25a0 Do not choose plants with fallen or yellowed leaves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25a0 The poinsettia should look full, balanced and attractive from all sides.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25a0 The plant should be 2 1\/2 times taller than the diameter of the container.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25a0 Choose plants that are not drooping or wilting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25a0 Do not purchase plants that are displayed in paper or plastic sleeves. Plants held in sleeves will deteriorate quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25a0 Do not purchase plants that have been displayed or crowded close together. Crowding can cause premature bract loss.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25a0 Check the plant\u2019s soil. If it\u2019s wet and the plant is wilted, this could be an indication of root rot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25a0 Check the poinsettia\u2019s maturity. Check the true flowers which are located at the base of the colored bracts. If the flowers are green or red-tipped and fresh looking the bloom will “hold” longer than if yellow pollen is covering the flowers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25a0 When you take the poinsettia home, be sure to have it sleeved or covered when outdoor temperatures are below 50\u00b0F.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Information from the University of Illinois Extension Poinsettia Pages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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