If you live in a milder climate, they can be planted outside. They turn into beautiful shrubs. I give all of mine to a girlfriend, she has a lovely Grove of them growing. Her cats love it, they like to hide there in the summer when it is hot.
In Sydney, Australia; pointsettia's are around at Christmas time. So they must be a plant that likes warm/hot (in Sydney) climates. If they are in pots, I don't think that they would like direct exposure to the hot summer sun. I guess your local nursery would be the best place to go for advice, and for advice on plants that thrive in your locality. Good Luck. xo
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See if these sites help!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poinsettia/poinsettia-care-how-do-you-take-care-of-poinsettias.htm
https://www.bhg.com/gardening/houseplants/care/how-do-i-care-for-poinsettias/
https://www.thespruce.com/poinsettias-keepers-or-compost-1403587
If you live in a milder climate, they can be planted outside. They turn into beautiful shrubs. I give all of mine to a girlfriend, she has a lovely Grove of them growing. Her cats love it, they like to hide there in the summer when it is hot.
In Sydney, Australia; pointsettia's are around at Christmas time. So they must be a plant that likes warm/hot (in Sydney) climates. If they are in pots, I don't think that they would like direct exposure to the hot summer sun. I guess your local nursery would be the best place to go for advice, and for advice on plants that thrive in your locality. Good Luck. xo
http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/977967/poinsettias-how-to-keep-them-thriving-year-round
It has not been picked yet for publication but....see my Hometalk post at https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/flowers/poinsettas-are-pretty-plants-year-round-tips-for-care-34373709?r=2
Poinsettas Are Pretty Plants Year Round: Tips for Care
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