Get your plant looking healthy and festive again with these simple tips.
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No plant is quite as synonymous with Christmas and the holiday season as thepoinsettia.
The bold red flowers and large green leaves make any space look instantly festive.
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So, if your plant is showing signs of distress, we’re here to help.
Experts told us the main reasons a poinsettia might be dyingand gave us advice for how to revive it.
To keep your plant from being parched in the future, double-check to keep an eye on the soil.
“Check the soil moisture regularly and water when the top inch feels dry,” Connolly says.
“Consider misting the plant or placing a humidifier nearby,” she recommends.
Using well-draining soil will also help to keep the plant from getting waterlogged in the future.
So, if this is the case, double-check to check the soil moisture before watering your plant again.
Drafts
Even though poinsettias are commonly associated with wintertime, the plants love warmth.
“Avoid moving it to colder or darker spots.”
“Poinsettias are sensitive to drafts, cold temperatures, and sudden environmental changes,” Letier says.
“Keep them in a warm, stable spot.”
“Too much direct sunlight or heat from a vent can cause leaf burn,” Letier says.
“Indirect, bright light is best.”
Too Little Light
Finding a balanced, stable spot for your poinsettia is key.
This means your plant needs to move closer to a bright window or light source.
Still, be sure to avoid direct sun, as this can cause leaf burn and heat stress.
“Unfortunately, at that point, it’s very likely the plant will be beyond saving.
