Hit: Poinsettas

[Claudia Mahlman <Claudia_Mahlman@k12bangor.maine.com>]

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 LM-Netters,


My recent inquiry about forcing poinsettias to turn red, elicited over a do=
zen responses and two requests for a hit.


Those that provided advise seem to agree the the processing of forcing the =
change by Christmas must begin as early as September or October. The plant =
must be brought into the house by September and placed in a completely dark=
, cool area for 8 to 12 hours a day. Water sparingly, although someone sugg=
ested using Epson salt in the water. Do not allow the plant to stand in any=
 water.


By Christmas the leaves should be turning red, and the plant can be brought=
 into the library. There will be no blooms on the plant only red foliage.


Over fertilization, watering and drafts after the holidays will cause the p=
lant to drop its leaves.


I would particularly like to thank Carolyn Roys in Geneseo Illinois, for pr=
oviding a lengthy and meticulous description of poinsettia care. She also s=
upplied a URL address for the Oregon State University Extension Service sit=
e, which gives many more details concerning year-round care,  then I can in=
clude in this message.=20


http://eesc.orst.edu.  Click on =D2Publications and Videos=D3, then =D2Gard=
ening=D3, then =D2Flowers, Shrubs and Trees=D3.


Happy poinsettia season.


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William S. Cohen School

304 Garland St.

Bangor ME 04401     =20

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