If there is a plant that more than any other represents the Christmas period, it is undoubtedly the poinsettia. This plant gives us colorful and beautiful flowers, but many of us struggle to keep it alive over time.

The poinsettia is a lovely plant that has deep red leaves. This makes it a very popular plant in this period.

To keep it alive for a long time, it is enough to provide it with proper care. Today we want to explain to you that the Christmas star will bloom exuberantly and colorfully every year with these 3 simple nursery tricks.

Who said that in winter we can’t have beautiful, flowering plants? Although many plants go through the vegetative rest phase during this period, fortunately many others give us colorful and charming flowers.

In fact, although its name may mislead us, we can keep the poinsettia lush not only during the holidays.

Many of us fear that with the onset of cold weather, plants will not be able to survive. However, we should know that few buy them but these are the 4 most cold-resistant indoor plants.

If we want to know more and discover all the tricks for an always beautiful poinsettia, let’s continue reading the article.

First of all, once purchased or received as a gift, this plant must be freed from the decorative paper in which it is wrapped. Whether it is paper, fabric or plastic, this suffocates the plant by altering its temperature.

We have certainly noticed that many stores have the habit of sprinkling the poinsettia leaves with glitter and glitter. Although the wow effect is assured, this can quickly damage our plant, leading it to lose its leaves prematurely.

To avoid this problem, we clean the leaves and bracts with a solution of water and Marseille soap. Wipe them gently with a cotton ball to remove shine. This method is also useful for keeping pests away.

Pruning in spring

After the holidays, the green leaves will fall. Instinctively, many of us may decide to throw away the plant. In reality, it is enough to put into practice a few tricks to have the Christmas star always exuberant even in the coming months. In spring we can cut the bare branches at a height of 15 centimeters from the ground. To do this, we do not use scissors, but a well-sharpened blade. This way the edges of the stem won’t bend inward and become damaged. It will be very important to protect your hands with a pair of gloves to prevent the latex from irritating them.

Decanting before summer

In May we can transplant the plant in a clay pot using a universal soil. We can transfer it outside in partial shade and fertilize it 2 times a month. If the plant grows too much, we make small cuts periodically, but no later than the month of August. Just this month the phase that precedes flowering begins and pruning at this time could compromise its growth.

With the first cold in autumn, we return the plant to the house, providing it with no more than 8 hours of natural light per day. With these simple tricks we will always have a beautiful poinsettia to envy.