These were my Poinsettia plants being watered this morning, they were bought before Christmas so I guess we are getting our monies-worth. Basil looks as if it can do with a drink as well.
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Well done - What's the story of your success? I never seem to keep them alive for more than a couple of weeks :(
Mine is still alive but only through sheer ignorance - I've literally ignored it. I overwatered it so I stopped watering it and it seemed to like that - now the leaves have stopped falling off it seems to be stable.
Why are they so hard to keep?
QuoteWhy are they so hard to keep?
They are foreigners originating in Mexico,and don't like the English weather!
A bit like me at times :sunny:
Again like me: During the flowering period, they like to be kept out of direct sunlight, and protected from hot or cold draughts.
They prefer a night temperature of 16°-18°C (60-65°F) and a day temperature of 18°C (65° F)
The soil should be kept uniformly moist, possibly requiring watering 2-3 times a week. :coffee2:
Fertilize every 2 weeks with a solution of houseplant fertilizer at 1 tsp per gallon.
After blooming reduce the amount of water and allow the plant to go dormant. :sleepy1:
Move poinsettia to cooler position but not below 10°C (50°F)
Blimey and Cheers - That explains why my MiL was so pleased to have kept hers going for a few months.
Given all that I'll think I'll give them a miss in future..