Poinsettia in 6.5 or 8-inch Pot Sizes Wrapped in Green Foil | Classic Holiday Color & Year-Round Beauty | Multiple Colors Available

Our poinsettias are planted in 6.5-inch and 8-inch pots. The pots are wrapped in green foil for a festive holiday appearance. There are multiple blooms of the color you select on the poinsettia. We offer red, pink, and white color options in both sizes.

Transform your home into a festive wonderland with the timeless elegance of Poinsettia plants. The Poinsettia is celebrated worldwide for its stunning red, pink, or white leaves that brighten any space during the holiday season and beyond. This exceptional tropical beauty has become synonymous with Christmas celebrations, yet with proper care, it offers vibrant color and lush foliage throughout the year. With typical heights of 2 to 3 feet when grown in pots, these festive plants create dramatic displays that capture attention and spread holiday cheer. In outdoor settings within appropriate climates, Poinsettias can grow 10 to 20 feet tall, creating breathtaking landscape features. Unlike disposable holiday decorations, these living plants provide lasting beauty that can be maintained and encouraged to rebloom year after year with the right care routine.

Why You'll Love Your Poinsettia

Spectacular Seasonal Color: Poinsettias typically reach 2 to 3 feet in height and spread when grown in containers, making them perfect statement pieces for mantels, entryways, and holiday tablescapes. Available in classic red, elegant white, and soft pink, these plants offer options to complement any décor style.

Surprisingly Easy Care: Despite their reputation as finicky plants, Poinsettias thrive with straightforward attention. They prefer temperatures between 60°F to 70°F and bright, indirect light—conditions found in most homes. Once established outdoors in warm climates, caring for Poinsettia plants is not very time-consuming or intricate.

Year-Round Outdoor Beauty in Warm Climates: Planting Poinsettias outdoors can be done in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11. In outdoor settings, Poinsettias can grow up to 15 feet tall in the ground, with stems becoming woody and strong, transforming from potted holiday plants into striking landscape shrubs.

Safe for Families: Though often stated to be highly toxic, the Poinsettia is not dangerous to pets or children, with exposure most often resulting in no effect, though it can occasionally cause mild nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Always supervise pets and children around plants, but rest easier knowing Poinsettias are far less toxic than commonly believed.

Poinsettia Details

• Botanical Name: Euphorbia pulcherrima
• Type: Tropical flowering shrub
• Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall (potted) × 2–3 ft wide; outdoors: 10–20 ft tall in ideal conditions
• Growth Rate: Fast — 6 to 12 inches per month during the growing season under ideal conditions
• Light: Bright, indirect sunlight; morning sun with light or partial shade in hot afternoons
• Soil: Well-drained, moist but not soggy soil; prefers slightly acidic soil with pH 5.5-6.5
• Water: Moderate; water when top inch of soil feels dry
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b for outdoor year-round growing

Growing Conditions

Soil Adaptability: Poinsettia plants outdoors require slightly acidic, well-draining soil to avoid root rot. Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil supports optimal growth, whereas poor soil can restrict both size and overall plant health. For container plants, use quality potting mix that retains some moisture while draining excess water effectively.

Light Requirements: Poinsettias originated in tropical dry forests, where they grow as understory plants preferring bright but indirect sunlight for maximum growth and flowering. Indoors, place near east or west-facing windows with filtered light. Outdoors, plants must have a sunny corner protected from harsh winds.

Hardiness: Poinsettias are considered hardy in Zones 9 to 11. Poinsettias can tolerate temperatures down to about 50°F but are sensitive to colder conditions.

Care Instructions

Watering: Water regularly while the plant is actively growing, allowing it to dry out slightly between waterings. The key is consistency—Poinsettias dislike both soggy soil and complete drought. Check soil moisture before watering and ensure containers have drainage holes.

Pruning: After the holidays when leaves drop, prune bushes back to two buds. Regular trimming prevents outdoor Poinsettias from growing tall and leggy—pinching back tips of new growth creates a bushier plant. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.

Fertilizing: Fertilize once a month with liquid fertilizer during spring and summer growing seasons; reduce fertilization in mid to late summer for best flowering. If using water-soluble fertilizer, add it to the watering can every other week during active growth periods.

Reblooming: To promote the leaves' color change to red, cut the amount of light the plant receives beginning in October—it should be totally dark for approximately 14 hours each night. Continue this dark treatment until color starts to appear in the bracts, which typically occurs around Thanksgiving.

Landscaping Uses

Versatile Applications: Poinsettia's stunning seasonal color makes it perfect for:

• Holiday Displays: Create show-stopping centerpieces, mantel arrangements, and entryway statements
• Outdoor Landscapes (Zones 9-11): Mass plantings for vibrant winter color or mixed borders with tropical flair
• Container Gardens: Patio and deck containers, mixed seasonal planters, or elegant standalone specimens
• Gift Giving: Traditional holiday gifts that bring lasting beauty to loved ones' homes

Indoor Holiday Décor: Standard potted Poinsettias create dramatic focal points in living rooms, dining areas, and commercial spaces. Their lush foliage and colorful bracts complement both traditional and contemporary holiday decorating styles.

Outdoor Landscape Impact (Warm Climates): When choosing a spot for your Poinsettias in the garden, give them protection from wind, ensure good soil drainage, and provide easy access for supplemental summer water. Use them as accent plants, foundation plantings, or allow them to develop into striking shrubs that become annual showpieces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep my Poinsettia alive after the holidays? Absolutely! With proper Poinsettia care—including maintaining warm temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit and providing plenty of indirect sunlight—you can keep your plant healthy year-round. After the holidays, continue regular watering and feeding, prune back spent foliage, and with patience, your Poinsettia can rebloom the following season.

How do I get my Poinsettia to turn red again? The colored bracts are created through photoperiodism, requiring darkness for at least fourteen hours at a time for 6-8 weeks in a row to change color. Starting in early October, place your plant in complete darkness from evening until morning. Optimal nighttime temperatures should range between 60 and 70 degrees to promote optimal color change.

Can I plant my Poinsettia outdoors? If you live in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12, you can begin Poinsettia care outdoors, ensuring cold temperatures don't drop below 45 degrees F. Don't transplant Poinsettia plants outdoors right after Christmas—wait until all chance of frost has passed. In colder zones, enjoy them as indoor plants or summer patio specimens.

How long do Poinsettias typically live? Poinsettias typically take 6 to 12 months to reach their full size when grown under optimal conditions, and with proper care, they can live for many years. With enough water and indirect sunlight, they should thrive and bloom year after year. Many gardeners in warm climates maintain outdoor Poinsettias as perennial landscape shrubs that return with stunning displays each holiday season.

Add festive beauty to your home with these spectacular holiday classics. Order your Poinsettia plants today and start a tradition of colorful, living holiday décor that lasts far beyond the season!