Poinsettia
A truly traditional holiday plant, the poinsettia has become a staple in many homes and businesses during the Christmas holidays. It's stunning colors and form, as well as it's easy care, make it a wonderful choice.
Here at A.J. Rahn Greenhouses, all of our poinsettias are grown in clay pots on site, giving them optimum growing conditions for beautiful color in your decoration scheme. Poinsettias prefer a brightly lit location, away from drafts (either cold or warm), and to be watered only when the soil is dry to the touch. They now come in many more colors than red or white. Some of the newer varieties are: Ice Punch, a beautiful hot pink and light pink blend; Peppermint Stick, pictured above with spots of deep reddish pink; Polar Bear, a very white- white with deep green foliage; and Visions of Grandeur, a very spicy peach color.
Every year during the holiday season, we find it necessary to discuss an "old wives tale" that continues to persist about poinsettias. It is alleged that parts or all of the poinsettia plant are poisonous to pets and/or people. This is definitely Not True! Poinsettias are not poisonous to people or pets. The Ohio State University in 1971 ran extensive studies on the toxicity of all parts of the poinsettia plant. This study was done in response to a movement to place safety caution tags on all plants deemed poisonous. Results of these tests were conclusive that no part of the poinsettia plant was poisonous to people or pets. Calico will testify to this fact! At the time, the studies were reported on all news media, but every year since then, the myth has persisted. This is primarily due to lack of knowledge on the part of newscasters and, surprisingly, veterinarians.
So fear not! Enjoy the beauty of this seasonal house plant during the holidays, then cut them back in March and they will make great foliage plants outdoors in the summer.
By: Sandy Weinkam
Gardening Expert at A.J. Rahn Greenhouses
Here at A.J. Rahn Greenhouses, all of our poinsettias are grown in clay pots on site, giving them optimum growing conditions for beautiful color in your decoration scheme. Poinsettias prefer a brightly lit location, away from drafts (either cold or warm), and to be watered only when the soil is dry to the touch. They now come in many more colors than red or white. Some of the newer varieties are: Ice Punch, a beautiful hot pink and light pink blend; Peppermint Stick, pictured above with spots of deep reddish pink; Polar Bear, a very white- white with deep green foliage; and Visions of Grandeur, a very spicy peach color.
Every year during the holiday season, we find it necessary to discuss an "old wives tale" that continues to persist about poinsettias. It is alleged that parts or all of the poinsettia plant are poisonous to pets and/or people. This is definitely Not True! Poinsettias are not poisonous to people or pets. The Ohio State University in 1971 ran extensive studies on the toxicity of all parts of the poinsettia plant. This study was done in response to a movement to place safety caution tags on all plants deemed poisonous. Results of these tests were conclusive that no part of the poinsettia plant was poisonous to people or pets. Calico will testify to this fact! At the time, the studies were reported on all news media, but every year since then, the myth has persisted. This is primarily due to lack of knowledge on the part of newscasters and, surprisingly, veterinarians.
So fear not! Enjoy the beauty of this seasonal house plant during the holidays, then cut them back in March and they will make great foliage plants outdoors in the summer.
By: Sandy Weinkam
Gardening Expert at A.J. Rahn Greenhouses
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