Poinsettias make some demands on care and location. The plants only remain healthy and can be grown for several years if the space is right. The site conditions must be adapted as well as possible to the conditions of their origin from Central and South America and Mexico.
Poinsettias should be kept warm and bright in winter
The right location in the room
- Bright
- warm
- slightly sunny
- little direct midday sun
- protected from drafts
Windows facing east or west are ideal. With south-facing windows, you should provide light shading during midday. Otherwise the leaves can burn and the plant will also dry out too quickly.
The poinsettia does not like drafts at all. Put it in a sheltered place when you open the windows to air it out.
Find a suitable location on the balcony
In the summer, the poinsettia likes to move to the balcony. However, the temperatures must then be well above freezing - even at night!
On the balcony, the poinsettia prefers a warm, partially shaded spot where it is not drafty. Direct sunlight, especially at midday, should be avoided as much as possible. Do not place the pot on a saucer. Then rainwater or excess irrigation water can run off better.
You can also plant a poinsettia in the garden in summer. Here it also needs a partially shaded, wind-protected place. Make sure that the substrate is water-permeable so that no waterlogging forms even in heavy downpours.
tips
The poinsettia does not like humidity that is too low. It is often attacked by fungus gnats and spider mites in such a location. Increase the humidity by having open bowls filled with water nearby.