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Poinsettia Plant Named After Joel Poinsett
Joel Poinsett, notable statesman and friend to four presidents, introduced the Mexican plant known as the Painted Leaf into the United States. The poinsettia's red bracts are leaves, not petals, and varieties include pink and white. For best care keep 70–80 F by day, 65 F at night, avoid drafts, water moderately, provide sun, and fertilize occasionally.
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