Poinsettia in darkness?
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How long does a poinsettia have to stay in total darkness before the leaves turn red?
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Ann|The Apple Street Cottage
on Dec 20, 2017
Starting in the Fall - around October, it needs to be in total darkness from 5pm to 8am the next day. During the day, put it in the sun. You should see red leaves in time for Christmas. -
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Janet Pizaro
on Dec 20, 2017
https://www.lowes.com/projects/decorate-and-entertain/make-a-poinsettia-bloom-year-after-year/project -
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Sandra Allen
on Dec 20, 2017
If you haven't done this in time, I suggest faux flowers this year. I can't grow anything but mold so my house is full of faux flowers. Even outside in the 4 seasons'. No one knows the difference so I buy them once and enjoy them all year, every year. -
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Dec 20, 2017
Ann is correct! Here is a link that explains in further detail.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poinsettia/how-to-make-poinsettia-turn-red-make-a-poinsettia-rebloom.htm
Ann|The Apple Street Cottage
on Dec 20, 2017
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