Euphorbia Poinsettia Pulcherrima - Christmas Star D10

Euphorbia Pulcherrima, this beautiful colorful shrub belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family and is the most popular houseplant among all those that bloom during the Christmas season.
Poinsettia was cultivated by the Aztecs in the humid mountainous regions of Mexico. They used this plant to fight fever. Later, in the 17th century, the Franciscans used the flowers in various religious ceremonies. Its cultivation and popularization began in the 1860s, and soon the plant became indispensable in Christmas decorations.
Care instructions for Poinsettia - Euphorbia Pulcherrima
Placement: bright but shaded spot, protected from drafts
Humidity: water when the soil has dried on the surface
Substrate: neutral peat or a loose mixture
Propagation: in May, by stem segments containing two to three nodes, rooted in peat
Characteristics: Starting in November, the leaves of this plant turn red, beginning from the tip towards the base. Poinsettia should be kept away from drafts and excessive watering. In May, the shoots are pinched, which is also the time to propagate it; in winter, the new shoots form the colored bracts the fastest. It is a fast-growing shrub, valued for its dense and brightly colored crown.

Height with pot included approx. 25 cm
Pot diameter 10.5 cm