However, poinsettias are actually long-lived perennials that can be rewarding to grow as houseplants or in the garden.
Below, youll learnhow to grow poinsettiasindoors and out and simple ways to extend the life of your plants.
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Do Poinsettias Come Back Every Year?
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In colder areas, poinsettias can be cultivated as annuals or kept indoors as houseplants.
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These plants really hate to have wet feet.
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But warmth is important as well.
Cold and wet is the quickest path to the demise of your holiday plant."
But MacFarland adds that watering issues and poorly draining pots arent the only factors that influence poinsettia health.
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Poinsettias, University of Florida
