How to care for poinsettia in winter

Light Management for Poinsettias in Winter

Poinsettia is a plant that likes light. The light cannot be too weak in winter, otherwise it will affect the growth and flowering of the plant. Note that if the plant is about to bloom, it must be treated with short-day light in advance, using black cloth to block the light. Shade can improve the quality of flowers.

Water and fertilizer management of poinsettia in winter

Fertilization is more important in winter. Winter is the flowering period of poinsettia, and its flowering period can last for two months. Therefore, reasonable fertilization is needed to ensure sufficient nutrients. When applying fertilizer, pay attention to the fertilizer being well-rotted, dilute it, and pay attention to using foliar fertilizer. When the poinsettia blooms too much, you can repot it and apply enough base fertilizer.

Winter is actually the growing season of poinsettia. At this time, you should pay attention to watering and keep it moist. Generally, you can water it once every 5 days. When the weather is relatively dry, you can spray water on the leaves to increase the air humidity.

Pest and Disease Control for Poinsettias in Winter

In fact, poinsettia is also threatened by diseases and pests in winter. In fact, this mainly refers to the southern region. Once diseases and pests appear, it will affect the growth and flowering of the plant.

In winter, you must do a good job of preventing diseases and pests. You can spray medicine in advance for prevention and control. The available medicines include methyl thiophanate, alum, farmland music, etc. Spraying once a month for several times in a row can play a preventive role.

Propagation of Poinsettias in Winter

In fact, although poinsettia will enter its flowering period in winter, you should pay attention to reproduction after the flowering period.

Generally, from January to March, choose branches of poinsettia with better growth for cuttings. Keep the soil moist and it will take about a month for the plant to take root, after which it can be potted.