Euphorbia pulcherrima Plant Care Reminders

General Information

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  • March
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  • November

  March 1. Water when you cut the stems back, reduce watering but do not allow the soil to dry out completely. 2. Prune After many of the leaves begin to turn yellow or drop off a potted plant, cut each stem back to two buds. 3. Protect If all danger of frost has pasted, you can move the potted plant to outdoors in a sunny location. They can also be planted in the ground if you live in a location that does not freeze.

  April 1. Water When the plant begins to grow and send out new shoots and leaves, increase the watering. Do not over water but make sure the soil does not dry out.

  May 1. Pest/Disease Inspection When the temperature warms up keep a close watch for whitefly.

  June 1. Prune To keep the plant compact and to get many blooms you will need to prune it back during the summer.

  August 1. Prune Do not prune or cut back the plant after the end of August or early September. 2. Propagate New plants can be started by cuttings in late summer. Each cutting should have about 3 to 4 buds.

  November 1. Buy Generally, these plants are sold during the months of November and December as holiday plants.

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  Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January February March April May June July August September October November Generally, these plants are sold during the months of November and December as holiday plants. December

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? January February March April May June July August September October November December

  Sow Seeds When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements? January February March April May June July August September October November December

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? January February March April May June July August September October November December

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January February March when you cut the stems back, reduce watering but do not allow the soil to dry out completely. April When the plant begins to grow and send out new shoots and leaves, increase the watering. Do not over water but make sure the soil does not dry out. May June July August September October November December

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? January February March After many of the leaves begin to turn yellow or drop off a potted plant, cut each stem back to two buds. April May June To keep the plant compact and to get many blooms you will need to prune it back during the summer. July August Do not prune or cut back the plant after the end of August or early September. September October November December

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? January February March April May June July August September October November December

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? January February March If all danger of frost has pasted, you can move the potted plant to outdoors in a sunny location. They can also be planted in the ground if you live in a location that does not freeze. April May June July August September October November December

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? January February March April May When the temperature warms up keep a close watch for whitefly. June July August September October November December

  Treat for Pest/Disease How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements? January February March April May June July August September October November December

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? January February March April May June July August September October November December

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? January February March April May June July August New plants can be started by cuttings in late summer. Each cutting should have about 3 to 4 buds. September October November December

  Harvest When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features? January February March April May June July August September October November December

  Special requirements Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories? January February March April May June July August September October November December