The caterpillars got at this poinsettia again, so I decided to cut it ALL the way back. It began leafing out and to my surprise - the leaves came back red . . . in March no less :)Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (March 28, 2008)
Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (April 26, 2008)
