In December 1945, I wrote an article for Plants and Gardens, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden serial, entitled “Poinsettia: Mystery Flower.” Now, seven years later, I am glad to have the opportunity to correct any false impressions I may have given in that article and add further information. First, before going into the nature of the … Read more
If you live in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas or in one of the few places in the country where the climate is sunny and moderate all year round, you are among the fortunate who can grow and enjoy poinsettias in the garden. Protected from the severe wind and given adequate water and … Read more
Euphorbia pulcherrima (yoo-FOR-bee-ah pul-cher-REE-mah), most commonly known as poinsettia, remains one of the most well-known Christmas ornamentals and holiday plants. It’s a semi-evergreen shrub that belongs to the genus Euphorbia and is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family, also known as the spurge family. They are also sometimes called Euphorbias in common English. The genus … Read more