Everlasting Poinsettia | Top Garden Gifts
The poinsettia is the star of the holidays, whether it’s the centerpiece of your dinner table or the welcome mat for your guests at the front porch. These beautiful plants are a must-have for any winter home. They bloom in mid-winter, and their stunning colors are created by bracts (persistent colored leaves) instead of flowers, so they last longer than regular flowers. They even bloom naturally under the long winter nights, so nurseries can easily bring them into color in time for the holidays. The beauty of poinsettias can last from Thanksgiving through Christmas, and sometimes even to Valentine’s Day!
fun fact: you can keep your poinsettia blooming all year round if you give it the right care
With Smart Pots, you can easily keep your holiday poinsettias looking their best all year long or gift one to your favorite garden friend! Smart Pot planters produce healthier roots by air pruning, which creates lots of smaller, fibrous roots. These roots absorb moisture and nutrients more efficiently, so your poinsettia grows faster and year-round. Smart Pot products support healthy root growth, and strong roots mean a stronger plant. Smart Pot containers stay cooler because they allow air to flow through the sides of the fabric. This means you won’t have to worry about circling roots and can keep your poinsettia in its Smart Pot for longer than traditional containers.
Let’s transplant this poinsettia from its plastic nursery pot into a powerful Smart Pot!
Step 1
First, you’ll want to unfold and prepare your Smart Pot. For this project, we are using 3-Gallon Smart Pots to transplant quart-sized poinsettias.
Step 2
Next, fill your Smart Pot with a high-quality potting mix about 1/3 of the way up. We like using SunGro’s Black Bear Indoor & Outdoor Potting Mix which is formulated with biochar, a sustainable alternative to perlite that optimizes aeration.
This will provider a layer of fresh soil for your plant to grow in.
Step 3
Then, place your poinsettia with its nursery pot inside the Smart Pot to help guide where it will sit. Fill around with soil (just above the roots)
Step 4
Take out your poinsettia, and remove it from its original nursery pot. Examine the roots for any disease and plug it into the center of your Smart Pot. If necessary, backfill with more soil and when you’re ready, generously water your transplanted poinsettia.
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Aside from making great gifts, when summer comes around, you can transplant your poinsettia into the garden to add a beautiful pop of color! Choose a location with well-drained soil that gets 4 to 5 hours of sun per day. Mix in organic matter such as peat moss or compost into the soil. This will help maintain soil moisture and create a good growing environment for the roots.
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