Christmas Joy Red Poinsettia is a popular semi-evergreen shrub with dense branching that is used as a houseplant and ready near Thanksgiving. Its large, very dark green foliage creates a low mound and is topped by huge vivid red bracts around tiny flower clusters from winter through spring. Grows best with bright indirect sun and moist well-drained soils. Only grows to 1.5-2ft when potted.
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1.5' - 2' |
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1.5’ - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red Bracts |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Stem or root rot may occur if overwatered. Common pests for houseplants include mites, scale, whitefly, and mealybugs. While not toxic, the sap can cause irritation especially if allergic to latex.
HOLIDAY CONTAINER CARE: Place containers in a moderately lit room. Because the decorative containers do not have drainage holes, only a light watering once a week when the top soil is dry is necessary. If you think you have overwatered, tilt the container into the sink to drain any excess water. Containers will last 6-8 weeks with proper care.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Houseplant, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Kalanchoe, Laceleaf, Amaryllis
IMAGES: BallSeed Inc, Christmas Joy™ Red Poinsettia
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
