by Wonda B
I was given a poinsettia and want to know can it be planted in ground.
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Live in zone 9 central Florida and will it live and turn red later again. In the sun or shade In ground.
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Karen Campbell
on Jan 05, 2018
yes it will thrive planted. Depending on climate can become almost bush like. In order to turn red next year you cover it from sun for a period of time. My dad had a huge one in our back yard! -
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Mary Lyne
on Jan 05, 2018
poinstettia don't like to be cold or full sun...so if you plant it outside put it in semi sunny spot .. I planted one outside and it got sunburnt.. :( -
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Janet Pizaro
on Jan 05, 2018
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poinsettia/outdoor-poinsettia-plants.htm -
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Lee Bell
on Jan 06, 2018
I agree with the suggestions above. They like shady areas but something else you need to know about them is once they get started, they are about as bad as dandelions as far as spreading goes. Within a couple of years they will spread all over your yard and they are hard to get rid of.
Karen Campbell
on Jan 05, 2018
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