Poinsettia Care Guide

Every 8 days in summer and every 10 days in winter is the reference range. The 8-10 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot usually dries faster than a 22cm pot; use the dry-down check as the final signal, not the calendar alone. Water when the top cm feels dry. These plants like consistency but not soggy roots.

Bright indirect. Near a window but no direct rays hitting the leaves.

Mildly toxic - may cause irritation if chewed. Keep out of reach of curious pets and small children.

40-60%. Average home humidity is fine.

Keep in original pot through flowering. Use well-draining mix when repotting. This plant does best with a pot just larger than the root ball. Too much spare wet soil can make watering harder to judge. Top up or loosen the surface yearly, and plan a fuller soil refresh when the mix compacts, smells sour, drains poorly, or the plant needs repotting.

Poinsettia is a flower at intermediate difficulty - manageable with a bit of care attention.