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Category Archives: Holiday Plants
Poinsettia Care
Poinsettias have been a holiday tradition in the U.S. since the 1920′s. This tropical plant originated in Mexico and prefers warm temperatures. To keep your poinsettia looking well, place it away from drafty areas like the front or back door. … Continue reading
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Tagged flowers, houseplants, indoor gardening, poinsettias, poisonous plants, seasons
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Poinsettias: A History
In 1825, Joel Robert Poinsett, first U.S. ambassador to Mexico spotted what came to be known as the poinsettia. Poinsett had a passion for gardening and sent the plant to friends in the U.S. who immediately began to grow it. … Continue reading
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Tagged holiday plants, houseplants, poinsettias, poisonous plants
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