LM AspirationsLM AspirationsThe Poinsettia is a favorite winter holiday plant.
Poinsettias are tropical plants, native to Mexico and Central America. There are several varieties available like the red (always in high demand during winter holiday season), pink, white, striped, and spotted. Popularized in the U.S. by Joel R. Poinsett, botanist and U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, in the late 1820s.
Yes, you guessed it… the Poinsettia was renamed in honor of Poinsett.
Care:
Keep your Poinsettias in a warm place, cold windows are not ideal, personal experience confirms this fact.
The fluid found on the leaves and stems of Poinsettias are believed to be toxic for cats and dogs, so keep it away from your beloved pets.