Syracuse NY Florist - The Gardens of Venus

Holly, Christmas Cactus & Poinsettia Care

     

         

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Holly Plant Care -  Holly will live for several weeks if watered and placed in sunlight.  The foliage will last 
after being cut for several weeks before it loses it's color and dries up.  In live floral arrangements, 
holly will live for several weeks if watered and placed in sunlight.  Use holly berries for decorating with
care, as the berries can fall off and stain your carpeting.  Children or pets might be tempted to snack
and the holly berries are toxic, causing diarrhea and vomiting.
                 
Christmas Cactus - from low light to bright sunny areas Christmas Cacti are versatile plants that can easily 
be with you for a very long time.  In summer you can plant these outside indirect sunlight.  
Bring back indoors in the fall.  Do not put in direct sun.  This is not a true cactus and needs water
but do not over water.  During the month of Oct. give no water to encourage the blooms.  
                      
Poinsettias Do's and Don'ts
Dos:  Place your plant in indirect sunlight for at least 6 hours / day. If direct sun can't
be avoided, diffuse the light with a shade or sheer curtain.  Do provide room temperature between 68 - 70  
degrees.  If you are comfortable, so is your poinsettia.  Do water your plant when the soil feels dry
to the touch.  Do use a large, roomy, shopping bag to protect your poinsettia when transporting it.  
Do fertilize your poinsettia plant AFTER THE BLOOMING SEASON, with a balanced, all-purpose
fertilizer.  
                     
Don'ts:  Don't place your poinsettias near cold drafts or excessive heat.  Avoid placing
them near appliances, fireplaces or ventilating ducts.  Don't expose your poinsettia plants to temperatures
below 50 degrees F. Poinsettias are sensitive to cold so avoid placing them outside during the winter 
months (if you are in a cold climate).  Don't over water your poinsettia plants or allow them to sit in 
standing water.  Always remove the plant from any decorative container before watering and allow
the water to drain out completely before putting it back.  Don't fertilize your poinsettias when they are 
in bloom.  
 

 

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