Is My Poinsettia Sick?
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“Charlotte, hi, I was given a poinsettia as a gift but I think it’s sick. It’s red with white blotches. What can I do to save in?” — Anna Marie
Is My Poinsettia Sick?
Hi Anna Marie, lucky you to be gifted a poinsettia, they’re one of my all time favorites.
Traditional poinsettias are the solid red color we all associate with these holiday plants. However, there are more than 100 hybrids of this tropical plant including “candy cane,” which is what I’m guessing is the poinsettia you were given. Candy Cane Poinsettia is red with blotches of white on the bracts (or leaves), making one worry if there’s something wrong with the plant.
Water it only when the top inch is dry, keep it away from heat sources in indirect light and you should have this lovely plant keeping its colors through spring.
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