Originally, Poinsettias were all about deep green leaves, bright red bracts, and the tiny yellow and green flowers (cyathia) that appear at the center of each bract. Over the years, the choices have greatly expanded. Thanks to the work of plant breeders, Poinsettias now bloom in white, pink, peach, gold, burgundy, and beyond. Some forms of Poinsettias, including Glitter and Jingle Bells, are variegated, and include splashes of color on color. Winter Rose produces attractive crinkly bracts, while Holly Point is all about red bracts that bloom above holly-like white-edged leaves. Another notable variety is Monet, a diffused pink Poinsettia that evokes the work of the master impressionist.

Easy Care Instructions:
Bright light, allow soil to dry out to the touch between waterings, never allow pot to sit in a saucer of water & avoid cold drafts.

Most people opt to bring home a cut Christmas tree – and with good reason! There is nothing like a perfectly shaped, evocatively scented evergreen. Those of us who like to decorate early and leave the tree standing until Epiphany need to keep that tree looking fresh for multiple weeks. Here are a few helpful hints:

If we’ve already cut the base of your tree here, be sure to get your tree into the stand filled with water within an hour or two. If you will not be putting up your tree right away, keep it in a cool garage or a shady spot next to the house. You can make a fresh cut and place the butt end of the trunk in a bucket of water until moving in into the tree stand. Spray your tree with water from a garden hose to keep it fresh. When you are ready to put your tree in the stand, you will need to cut at least one-half to one inch from the base of the trunk. Remember to keep your tree stand filled with water. If the stand is allowed to go dry, the capillary action that allows the tree to take up water will cease. Your cut Christmas tree will last longer if you keep it away from any heat sources, and keep the room cool. Since you will also be sharing the room with your tree, we recommend keeping the temperature in the low 60s. We also suggest using a product like Prolong to keep your tree looking fresh longer.

Enjoy decorating for the holidays! As always, we will be happy to help you in any way possible.