Hello and thank you for watching my video. You should place a poinsettia into dormancy when it has lost about half of its leaves and bracts and the flower bracts have faded. This is usually in January through March. Remember to keep it in a cool , dark location where temps are 60 degrees F. Pull it out of dormancy sometimes in early May when new growth starts to emerge. Treat it as you would any other houseplant. If youll want to keep it outside during Summer months, please place it in a partially shaded area. In the beginning of October, start the process of getting the plant to rebloom for Christmas by putting it in complete darkness for 15 hours a day for two months ( 8 weeks). Hope that I was able to help. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Be well and Happy Gardening!!!
That was some good advice on Poinstteia plants
Thank you for the information because i was not aware that you can keep the plant. my question is when do you start the dormancy period?
Hello and thank you for watching my video. You should place a poinsettia into dormancy when it has lost about half of its leaves and bracts and the flower bracts have faded. This is usually in January through March. Remember to keep it in a cool , dark location where temps are 60 degrees F. Pull it out of dormancy sometimes in early May when new growth starts to emerge. Treat it as you would any other houseplant. If youll want to keep it outside during Summer months, please place it in a partially shaded area. In the beginning of October, start the process of getting the plant to rebloom for Christmas by putting it in complete darkness for 15 hours a day for two months ( 8 weeks). Hope that I was able to help. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Be well and Happy Gardening!!!