How To Care For Poinsettias. In early May repot your poinsettia into a slightly larger pot with fresh peat-free loam-based compost and then keep it in a draught-free spot out of direct sunlight ensuring the temperature doesnt exceed 18C. Take care not to give your new plants a cold ride home if you are in an area with a chilly climate.
Keep it in a partially shaded location and maintain your watering and fertilizing schedule. After you have made your poinsettia selection make sure it is wrapped properly because exposure to low temperatures even for a few minutes can damage the bracts and leaves. If the area you are keeping your poinsettia intends to be dry you may find yourself watering it daily.
According to House Beautiful poinsettias arent particularly thirsty plants.
This is to encourage a stout well-branched plant. After you have made your poinsettia selection make sure it is wrapped properly because exposure to low temperatures even for a few minutes can damage the bracts and leaves. During the holidays while in full bloom they typically enjoy semi-cool humid locations in bright indirect light with plenty of moisture. Unwrap your poinsettia carefully and place in indirect light.