Christmas Plants

Indoor temperatures of 65-70 degrees F is ideal.
Avoid placing poinsettias where temperature fluctuates or may be drying, such as near cold drafts, heat ducts, fireplaces, fans, space heaters, etc.
Poinsettias will suffer damage if they are exposed to temperatures below 50 degrees F.
Freezing temperatures will kill poinsettias.

Put in a south, east or west window where the plant will receive bright daylight.

In late spring or early summer, transplant your poinsettia into a larger container (about 2 to 4 inches bigger than the original pot) or into a part-sun garden bed.
In pots, use a soil mix with a good amount of organic matter such as peat moss. Make sure your new pot has good drainage.
In the garden, plant into a garden bed with well-drained soil that gets 4 to 5 hours of sun per day. Mix in organic matter such as peat moss or compost into the soil. This will help maintain soil moisture and create a good growing environment for the roots.
Water your poinsettia thoroughly after transplanting.

You do not need to fertilize your poinsettia during the holidays.
Start fertilizing your plant when you see new growth (new green leaves, stems, bracts).
Fertilize with an all-purpose household plant fertilizer.
Mix with water it at half the recommended strength.
Feed your poinsettia every 3-4 weeks to keep plant healthy and provide the necessary nutrients for new growth.

Keep soil moist.
Water plant when the soil surface feels dry to a light touch, or pot feels lightweight when lifted. Never allow poinsettias to get so dry that they wilt.
Remove from decorative foil or outer pot before watering.
Make sure your plant is in a pot that drains freely.
Set plant in a sink and water thoroughly, allowing the plant to drain completely.
Never allow poinsettia pots to sit in excess water. Constant wetness will rot plant roots.
Continue watering as needed January through March.