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Never leave a poinsettia in a cold car while you finish other shopping.

When shopping for a poinsettia, look past the bright bracts (the colored leaves) and check the details: buy live poinsettia plants

Leaves should be dark green down to the soil line. Avoid plants with wilting, yellowing, or dropping leaves. Never leave a poinsettia in a cold car

These plants love moisture. Grouping them with other plants or using a pebble tray can help prevent leaf drop in dry winter air. Safety and Misconceptions follow these environmental guidelines:

Plants kept in plastic or paper sleeves for too long often deteriorate due to lack of air circulation and trapped ethylene gas.

To keep your poinsettia looking "nursery-fresh" through the winter, follow these environmental guidelines: