At home, locate your plant in a spot with bright natural light, but not exposed to direct sunlight for more that one to two hours. If in a sunny location, make sure the plant never dries out. Do not place your plant in an area that is exposed to drafts, heat from appliances, radiators or ventilation ducts.
Your poinsettia should be placed in an area not exposed to heavy traffic. And, though not poisonous, the plant should be placed away from small children and animals. Ingestion of the plant could cause discomfort it eaten.
If the poinsettia you bring home has a pot cover or foil, pierce the bottom to allow proper drainage. Remember to place your plant on a waterproof container to catch the overflow when you water.
The soil should be kept moist. Do not let the soil dry out. Empty any water that drains into the container under your plant; if you let the plant sit in this water, the leaves will yellow and drop off.
The color of your poinsettia will last long with temperatures not over 75 degrees during the day and 60-65 degrees at night.
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