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From the blog GreenStory by kjaros on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Poinsettias are a beautiful holiday tradition, but your enjoyment of these charming plants does not have to end when the Christmas tree comes down. With just a little effort, you can …
From the blog GreenStory by kjaros on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
The pointsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a popular plant in the United States and Europe at the holidays. In recent decades, improvements in poinsettia hybridization have enabled most plants to last a …
From the blog do you know? by kjaros on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Aside from evergreens, our cold Midwestern climate offers little color this time of year. If we want more, we must import it. Poinsettias, natives of Mexico and grown in greenhouses here in …
From the blog do you know? by kjaros on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Poinsettias have an interesting history. They even have a day all their own to celebrate! Here are a few of the most interesting historical facts:
* The Aztecs called poinsettias "Cuetlaxochitl." During the …
From the blog do you know? by kjaros on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
December 12 marks National Poinsettia Day. Bet you didn't know there was one!
By an Act of Congress, December 12 was set aside as National Poinsettia Day. The date marks the death …
