Meet Our Garden Guru: Glen
Timing Matters: Crucial Advice for Vibrant Poinsettia Blossoms
With over 15 years of experience in gardening under his belt, Glen is the go-to guy for all your garden-related questions. When he's not busy maintaining clients' gardens or crafting amazing content for this blog, he is helping people bring life to their plants. Here's what Glen has to share about caring for your poinsettias.
The Secret to a Healthy Poinsettia
Ever seen a poinsettia wilting and wondered how to save it? Lush and vibrant poinsettias are all about timing and technique. It's time to learn Glen's top tip for a healthy poinsettia and have your home teeming with beautiful holiday cheer.
Fertilize Your Poinsettia Pals
The key to a blooming poinsettia lies in when to offer it a nutritional boost. During the growing season – which spans from spring to late summer or early fall – fertilize your poinsettias regularly to help them grow and bloom beautifully. This is just like planning meals for a top athlete-they need just the right sustenance at the right time to perform at their best.
Light
When to Fertilize
Bright, indirect light
Glen suggests fertilizing your poinsettias throughout their active growth phase. Aim for a balanced fertilizer like 10-10-10, providing your plants with the necessary nutrients to keep their leaves lush and the stems strong.
Fertilizing Techniques
Water
When caring for your poinsettias, remember that they are heavy feeders. Apply a liquid fertilizer every few weeks and make sure you water the plants well after feeding to keep the blooms bright and the leaves lush-loving poinsettias are happy poinsettias!
Moist, well-drained soil
Revamping Your Poinsettia Care
Treat your poinsettias like a nurturing relationship, shower them with love and attention, and they'll give you their best for season after season. If you're ready to give them the care they deserve, try Glen's poinsettia fertilization tips today and witness the transformation!
Soil
Tips by Glen:
Rich potting mix
- Fertilize poinsettias from spring until early fall for optimal growth and blooming.
- Use a balanced fertilizer like 10-10-10 for your plants' nutritional needs.
- Fertilize every few weeks and make sure to water well after feeding.
"Glen, our Garden Guru, recommends fertilizing poinsettias with a balanced fertilizer like 10-10-10 during their active growth phase, as proper nutrition is essential for them to grow and bloom beautifully, just like planning meals for a top athlete. He suggests fertilizing poinsettias every few weeks, watering them well after feeding to keep the blooms bright and the leaves lush."
"To care for poinsettias effectively, treat them like a nurturing relationship by showering them with love and attention. Glen suggests using a rich potting mix for optimal growth and recommends fertilizing poinsettias from spring until early fall for season after season of healthy blooms."
