Poinsettia Red (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
Rs. 650.00
Poinsettia Red (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
Poinsettia Red (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
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Product Specifications
Product Specifications
- Botanical name: Euphorbia pulcherrima
- Placement: Indoor (bright indirect light)
- Care level: Moderate
- Light: Bright, indirect light most of the year
- Temperature: 16-24°C ideal range; avoid cold drafts and heater vents
- Pet safety: Sap can mildly irritate skin, mouth, and stomach if chewed - considered only mildly toxic (less dangerous than commonly believed) but best kept away from pets that chew plants.
The classic winter-season plant known for its vivid red bracts (not true flowers) surrounding small central blooms. A short-day plant that needs long nights to re-colour each season.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: Water when top inch of soil is dry; avoid standing water
- Light: Bright, indirect light most of the year
- Soil: Well-draining potting mix
- Humidity: Average indoor humidity is fine
- Fertilizer: Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks after bract display fades
- Repotting: As needed after the bract display fades
- Pruning: Cut back stems after display fades to encourage bushier regrowth
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
FAQs
FAQs
Are the red parts of a poinsettia actually flowers?
No — they're bracts (colourful modified leaves). The true flowers are the small yellow-green clusters at the centre.
How do I get it to turn red again next year?
It needs several weeks of long, completely uninterrupted darkness (12+ hours nightly) to trigger bract colouring — even brief light exposure at night can prevent it.
Is poinsettia as toxic as people say?
No — it's commonly believed to be highly poisonous, but it's actually only mildly toxic. The sap can irritate the skin, mouth and stomach if chewed, so it's still best kept away from pets that chew on plants.
How long does the red display last?
With good care and cool indoor temperatures, the colourful bract display can last several weeks to a couple of months.
From Sapling to you
See how we grow our plants with expert care and take every precaution to ensure they arrive healthy and thriving at your doorstep.
Step 01
The Foundation of Quality
Using tissue culture, we grow disease-free, superior plants in controlled environments.
Step 02
Nourishing the Roots
We craft a nutrient mix of cocopeat, manure, and perlite for optimal growth.
Step 03
Careful Planting for Growth
Step 03
Careful Planting for Growth
