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The poinsettia secret. A backyard greenhouse in Europe and a briefcase of cash led to a monopoly on the Christmas plant. From From Clemson University

BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS: White poinsettias, pink azaleas and purple orchids - Sarasota Herald-Tribune  18 Feb 2019, 11:01 pm BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS: White poinsettias, pink azaleas and purple orchids  Sarasota Herald-Tribune Thanks to our readers, I've had the difficult task of choosing just three Beautiful Blooms to highlight. Our spring-like weather has certainly contributed to our ...

Tracing the Poinsettia's roots in American history | Appleyard - Pensacola News Journal  27 Jan 2019, 12:00 am Tracing the Poinsettia's roots in American history | Appleyard  Pensacola News Journal Have you ever wondered where Poinsettias got their name?

Absentee Gardeners: Overcoming my poinsettia guilt | Blowing Rocket - Watauga Democrat  23 Jan 2019, 9:00 pm Absentee Gardeners: Overcoming my poinsettia guilt | Blowing Rocket  Watauga Democrat Poinsettias, Euphorbia pulcherrima, brightened up our home during the holidays but now mine look a little tired. Dropping their colorful bracts — the leaves ...

Poinsettia performance: A much better year for pests - Greenhouse Canada  15 Feb 2019, 1:24 pm Poinsettia performance: A much better year for pests  Greenhouse Canada How was the 2018 poinsettia season? Not bad. Here's a recap of pests and diseases, new varieties trialled with and without blackout curtains, as well as tips for ...

With TLC, poinsettias can make it to next year - Leader-Telegram  27 Jan 2019, 12:00 am With TLC, poinsettias can make it to next year  Leader-Telegram Many people may have received or been given poinsettias as gifts during the holiday season. Sadly, many people do not know how to care for poinsettias, ...

Adopt-A-Pet: Poinsettia - WQOW TV News 18  4 Feb 2019, 12:00 am Adopt-A-Pet: Poinsettia  WQOW TV News 18 Meet our Pet of the Day: Poinsettia! Poinsettia is a 1 year old female pup that is outgoing and very energetic. She would love to find a home with anther playful ...

11 New Poinsettias for the Holiday Market - Greenhouse Grower  12 Feb 2019, 2:07 pm 11 New Poinsettias for the Holiday Market  Greenhouse Grower It's never too early to check out the newest poinsettia varieties to see if there's anything new you want to add to your product mix to capture holiday sales.

Caring for Poinsettias After the Holidays - Hernando Sun  1 Feb 2019, 4:57 pm Caring for Poinsettias After the Holidays  Hernando Sun Now that the holidays are over, you may be wondering what to do with those plants that make us think about Christmas- amaryllis, Christmas cactus and of ...

OSU Extension: A lesson on Poinsettia anatomy - Lancaster Eagle Gazette  13 Dec 2018, 12:00 am OSU Extension: A lesson on Poinsettia anatomy  Lancaster Eagle Gazette No flower says Christmas like the beautiful poinsettia and can make a great holiday gift for the gardener on your list.

Want to keep your poinsettia for the entire year? - Chicago Daily Herald  23 Dec 2018, 12:00 am Want to keep your poinsettia for the entire year?  Chicago Daily Herald Q. This year I bought a beautiful poinsettia for the holidays. Can I keep it outside in the summer? I want to and bring it in next year and get it to turn red again!

A brief history of poinsettias, and how to help them last through the holidays - Kansas City Star  13 Dec 2018, 12:00 am A brief history of poinsettias, and how to help them last through the holidays  Kansas City Star Did you know: Poinsettias were introduced to the United States in 1825 by Joel Robert Poinsett and that the colorful part of the plant is not the flower. A guide on ...

Poinsettia is a Christmas classic — and it thrives on the Central Coast - The Tribune  12 Dec 2018, 12:00 am Poinsettia is a Christmas classic — and it thrives on the Central Coast  The Tribune Poinsettia, a Christmas plant with red, white and pink leaves, thrives on the Central Coast of California. The winter flower, popular for holiday decorating and gifts ...

The evolution of the Poinsettia as a Christmas symbol - Ruidoso News  10 Dec 2018, 12:00 am The evolution of the Poinsettia as a Christmas symbol  Ruidoso News Historian and educator Lynda Sanchez reveals how the poinsettia plant evolved into a Christmas symbol.

Pointers for keeping potted poinsettias thriving - Mail Tribune  9 Dec 2018, 12:00 am Pointers for keeping potted poinsettias thriving  Mail Tribune We were so happy, happy, I remember. Beneath the poinsettia's red in warm December. ” — Claude McKay, “Flame-Heart,” in “Harlem Shadows,” 1922. Claude ...

Growing Concerns: Tips to get the perfect poinsettia - PostBulletin.com  8 Dec 2018, 12:00 am Growing Concerns: Tips to get the perfect poinsettia  PostBulletin.com Poinsettias are the classic plant for the holidays. Native to Mexico, the poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima, was introduced in the United States by Joel Poinsett, ...

NOCHE BUENA: Poinsettia Selection and Care - Valley morning Star  2 Dec 2018, 12:00 am NOCHE BUENA: Poinsettia Selection and Care  Valley morning Star The poinsettia is probably the most familiar of all Christmas potted plants. The Aztecs were the first to use this plant they called 'Cuectlaxochitl' for dyes, ...

Garden View: Poinsettia selection and care - Monitor  1 Dec 2018, 12:00 am Garden View: Poinsettia selection and care  Monitor The stores have been playing Christmas music for weeks, but for me, nothing signals the start of the season like seeing all those bright-red Poinsettias.

Can the season's plentiful poinsettia displays be harmful to you or your pets? - Colorado Springs Gazette  15 Dec 2018, 12:00 am Can the season's plentiful poinsettia displays be harmful to you or your pets?  Colorado Springs Gazette Do poinsettias pose a risk to people or pets? Not usually, but it's a good idea to keep them out of reach of small children and the family cat or.

Improper watering causes poinsettia to drop leaves - Quad City Times  23 Dec 2018, 12:00 am Improper watering causes poinsettia to drop leaves  Quad City Times Poinsettia plants remain one of the most popular holiday flowers.

Even poinsettias can be New Mexico True - Las Cruces Sun-News  9 Dec 2018, 12:00 am Even poinsettias can be New Mexico True  Las Cruces Sun-News Poinsettia growers are in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Radium Springs, and Estancia.

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