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Post holiday poinsettia care boosts color next year
UF horticulturist Dr. Thomas J. Sheehan explains rooting hardwood cuttings 6 to 12 inches long from March or April prunings and softwood cuttings from May to September. Keep soil moist, use mulch, high humidity, and avoid full sun. fertilizer 6-6-6 or 8-8-8 at 1 1/2 lb per 100 sq ft per application, three times yearly. Prune after bloom, aim for compact growth, manage flowering via day length with lights, and protect against temperature and weather effects. Cut flowers can be prepared by hot water or quick flame treatment then cooled, with blooms cut 18–24 hours before use.
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University of Florida
Thomas J. Sheehan
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
IFAS
Gainesville
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