Bold and beautiful, the poinsettia plant has bright petals that contain small flowers of green and yellow at the center. Poinsettias come in a range of colors, but are most popular in their red variety.
Poinsettias are very sensitive to the temperatures and chilling winds of winter Water when soil is dry to the touch. Do not allow your poinsettia to sit in standing water. At home, you want to place the plant in bright, indirect sunlight.