Poinsettia

Add a bold and festive touch to your indoor space with the Poinsettia, also known as Bint Al-Qunsul or the Christmas Star. This popular ornamental plant features deep green foliage topped with brilliant red bracts that surround its small yellow flowers, creating a colourful and eye-catching display.

Poinsettia grows best in a warm indoor location with bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. It is ideal for tables, shelves, reception areas, seasonal displays, and decorative indoor arrangements. The supplied plant comes in a 12 cm nursery pot.

Plant Details:

• Common name: Poinsettia / Christmas Star / Bint Al-Qunsul
• Scientific name: Euphorbia pulcherrima
• Family: Euphorbiaceae
• Plant type: Tropical ornamental shrub
• Foliage: Dark green leaves with bright red decorative bracts
• Flowers: Small yellow flowers at the centre of the coloured bracts
• Light: Bright, indirect light
• Watering: Moderate
• Humidity: Moderate
• Soil: Fertile and well-drained potting mix
• Growth habit: Upright, dense, and branching
• Suitable for: Homes, offices, reception areas, tables, and seasonal displays
• Pot size: 12 cm nursery pot
• Maintenance: Moderate

Care Tips:

• Place in a bright, warm location away from direct sunlight.
• Water when the surface of the soil begins to feel dry.
• Water thoroughly, then allow all excess water to drain.
• Never leave the nursery pot standing in collected water.
• Keep away from cold air-conditioning vents, strong drafts, and sudden temperature changes.
• Avoid placing near heaters or other sources of dry, hot air.
• Handle the stems carefully because they can break easily.
• Apply a diluted, balanced fertilizer only if keeping the plant after its colourful display period.
• Remove damaged or fallen leaves to keep the plant clean and healthy.

Safety Note: Broken leaves and stems release a milky sap that may irritate the skin, eyes, and mouth. Poinsettia has relatively low toxicity, but eating it may cause mouth or stomach irritation and occasional vomiting in pets. Keep away from children and animals, and wear gloves when pruning.

Note: The stated 12 cm measurement refers to the nursery pot diameter, not the plant’s total height. The bright red parts are modified leaves called bracts, not flower petals. The supplied plant may vary slightly in height, branching, colour, and fullness due to natural growth and seasonal availability.