5 hours agoShareSaveEmily HoltShareSaveGetty ImagesFor many of us, our first foray into foliage begins at Christmas when we are gifted a poinsettia. But by now in early January those crimson leaves are probably already looking crumpled.The trick with these festive fellows is to respect their Mexican origins to help them put down roots in our much colder climate, says Adam.”It’s going to want that warmth, it’s not going to want to be in a drafty spot,” he says – but they should be kept out of direct sunlight.They do not need a lot of watering so only do so when dry, he says.To avoid overwatering you can place the pot inside a water container every day before moving it back to its original spot, or gently misting with a spray. To keep them lasting longer than your New Years resolutions, you should add plant food to your poinsettias each month, Adam says. In April, he suggests trimming the branches, before re-potting in May. From September, it should be moved into a darker space for at least 12 hours a day, as this ensures the bracts turn red, ready for the next festive season. Other stories you may enjoy …
