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Poinsettia Named After Statesman Joe Roberts Poinsett
The poinsettia gains its name from Joe Roberts Poinsett a U.S. ambassador to Mexico and friend to presidents. He introduced the Mexican plant to American botanists and popularized it in this country. The plant thrives with constant warmth 70 to 80 degrees by day and at least 60s at night. sudden temperature changes cause leaf drop.
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