The Poinsettia is beautiful but not always easy to maintain and, especially, to make it bloom again.
This plant is about to fill our homes with joy and color, but we all assume that once the holidays are over, we’ll have to discard it.
Indeed, most of the time that’s the case because the Poinsettia is a delicate plant. However, with some targeted care and a bit of luck, it might bloom again next year.
How to Save the Poinsettia
Here’s what to do. Making the Poinsettia bloom again is challenging but not impossible.
After the holidays, wait for the red leaves to fall, and then trim the reblooming branches (usually around February).
Cut each branch to about 10 centimeters.
In spring, around May, repot the plant into a container larger by about a couple of centimeters, but not more.
If you go too big with the pot, you risk having a plant full of leaves but with few flowers.
Place a generous layer of expanded clay at the bottom to ensure the soil is well-drained.
Throughout the summer, keep the plant in the shade, and in September, fertilize the soil.
If you’ve correctly carried out these small operations, with a bit of luck, you’ll see your Poinsettia bloom again between late September and early October.
How to Make the Poinsettia Bloom Again: The Secret is Darkness!
Do you know the secret to helping your lovely plant bloom again the following year?
Darkness!
That’s right: from September to October, from 5 in the afternoon to 7 in the morning, place the Poinsettia in a completely dark place.
During the day, put it back in its usual bright spot.
By doing this, it’s highly likely that the Poinsettia will return vibrant and flourishing for the next Christmas.
