The vast majority of poinsettias in this country only have a short lifespan. They soon lose their leaves and no longer look particularly decorative. In many cases, this is due to incorrect care, in particular incorrect watering. Tips on how to properly water a poinsettia.

The poinsettia doesn't like it too wet

Proper watering of a poinsettia

The poinsettia is native to regions where it rarely but often rains heavily. It does not tolerate too much moisture, nor is the root ball allowed to dry out completely. Unfortunately, most plant lovers do too much of a good thing and water too often and too much water.

You water the poinsettia correctly if you keep it dry rather than moist. Allow the soil to dry out for a long time after watering. Do the finger test by pressing a finger into the substrate to see if the soil has dried out.

Only then is the poinsettia cast again. Excess irrigation water that collects in the saucer must be poured off immediately. Root rot is caused by waterlogging.

When the poinsettia sheds its leaves

The poinsettia often sheds its leaves for a few days. He then often gets new water because the hobby gardener assumes that the plant is too dry.

The opposite is the case. Especially the inexpensive poinsettias from the supermarket are kept much too moist and lose their leaves after a short time.

Let a poinsettia with substrate that is too moist first dry out before giving it new water.

tips

If you continue to care for the poinsettia on the terrace in summer, do not place the pot in a saucer. Then the rainwater or irrigation water can run off and there is no waterlogging.

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