The poinsettia has its wedding day in winter when it forms its distinctive bracts. It is not hardy and must be cared for indoors. But in the summer he is allowed to go on the balcony or terrace to spend the summer there.
How can I overwinter my poinsettia?
To overwinter a poinsettia successfully, place it indoors in a bright, warm and draft-free place, without direct sunlight or near a heater. In summer it can spend the summer on the balcony or terrace as long as the temperatures are above five degrees.
Always overwinter the poinsettia indoors
The poinsettia is native to the tropical deciduous forests of Mexico, Central and South America. The temperatures there do not drop below freezing, so the poinsettia is not hardy with frost. It should never be colder than five degrees where the poinsettia is located.
Since it develops its striking bracts, which gave it its name, at Christmas time, it is grown indoors in winter anyway.
The right location in the room
- Bright
- not too sunny
- warm
- no drafts
If the poinsettia is in full bloom, it needs a bright, warm location. If possible, the window sill should not be exposed to too much direct sunlight. He doesn't even get seats directly above the heater.
The poinsettia's big enemy when overwintering and summering is drafts. Choose a place where it is not exposed to strong pulls. If this cannot be avoided, for example when ventilating, place the poinsettia in a more protected place during this time.
Summer poinsettias on the balcony
As soon as the temperatures outside rise again, you can put the poinsettia on the balcony or terrace. Here too, a location protected from drafts is important.
As soon as the temperatures drop below five degrees, you have to bring the poinsettia back into the house.
Tip
Poinsettias are perennial, although they are usually only grown for one season. In order to encourage a poinsettia to produce new flowers and bracts for several years, it must be kept dark for six to eight weeks in the fall.
