Poinsettias can survive after the holidays
By Alayna DeMartini
Poinsettias can thrive beyond the holidays. Given the right care, poinsettias should last at least a couple of months, if not indefinitely.
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COLUMBUS – Bold when you buy them, poinsettias can wither as winter goes on.
It might be because of how they were treated. If they were exposed to cold drafts or perched by a heat vent, or if they sat in a cold car through too many errands, the leaves could turn yellow and fall off – even before the holidays or not long after.
Native to Mexico, poinsettias favor bright light and warm conditions.