MEDIA RELEASE__The Poinsettia Club of Bluffton will begin its 106th year on April 21. Organized in 1920, the club's motto is “Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.” ...

The Poinsettia, originally known to the Aztecs as Cuetlaxochitl, is native to Mexico and was cherished as a divine gift. It was introduced to the United States in 1828 by Joel Roberts Poinsett, the ...

Did you receive a poinsettia plant as a Christmas gift? Do you want it to survive and be attractive for at least a year in the house? It is possible if you follow some simple care rules. It is time ...

The bright red poinsettia has become a symbol of the holiday season, but its story follows a path from southern Mexico to South Carolina to Southern California before an NC State horticulture ...

The poinsettia plant is named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, a controversial historical figure from South Carolina. Poinsettias are native to Mexico and were introduced to the United States by Poinsett ...

For poinsettia grower Doug Radebaugh, the red sea is parting. For the first time in months, he can walk, unencumbered, through his greenhouses in Freeland, where wave after wave of colorful ...

Poinsettia plants are poisonous to cats and dogs. Rating: Mostly False (About this rating?) Context: Poinsettias are mildly toxic to cats and dogs, causing skin irritation from the plant's sap or ...

Poinsettias are mildly toxic to cats and dogs, causing skin irritation from the plant's sap or stomach upset if ingested. Claims that poinsettias can cause serious health problems or death greatly ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are certain decorative mainstays that you always see during the holiday season. Christmas trees are ...

As a symbol of hope and resilience, the Cuetlaxóchitl, Flor de Nochebuena (Christmas Eve flower) or poinsettia, has traversed centuries; its story is woven with myths, legends, and history. From ...

Did you hear about the guy who didn’t believe in repeating rumors, so you had to listen closely the first time? A rumor that has persisted for over a century is the myth of poinsettias being poisonous ...

Karen Mitchell, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist, shares expert tips on keeping your poinsettia healthy well beyond the festive season in Purdue Ag’s story, Pampering your poinsettia and ...