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	Poinsettia
		The widespread belief that poinsettias are poisonous is a misconception.
		As with all ornamental plants, the poinsettia is not intended for human or animal consumption.
		The poinsettia is a photoperiodic plant, meaning that it sets bud and produces flowers as the autumn nights lengthen.
	aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu /extension/newsletters/hortupdate/novdec00/art1nov.html (1026 words)

	Poinsettia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Poinsettias are native to southern Mexico and Central America.
		Poinsettias are shrubs to small trees, typically reaching a height of 0.6 to 4 m (2 to 16 ft).
		A poinsettia cocktail is a mixture of dry sparkling white wine, vodka, and cranberry juice.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Poinsettia (666 words)

	Caring for a Poinsettia
		The image of the poinsettia that comes to mind is the fiery red plant we see everywhere at holiday time.
		The poinsettia is indigenous to a region in Mexico, where they bloom during December, creating crimson mountainsides and growing to heights of 16 feet.
		Poinsettias were later introduced to America by botanist and first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Joel Poinsett.
	www.lowes.com /lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=LawnGarden/poinsettia&print=true (845 words)

	emilycompost - Celebrating gardening, plants, and weeds
		Poinsettias are the most popular, having sold nearly 70 million last year.
		The poinsettia was brought to America by Joel Roberts Poinsett, of South Carolina who was an ambassador to Mexico in the late 19th century.
		Since poinsettias are prepared to bloom by the shorter day lengths in the fall (said to display photoperiodism) even the security lights of the house or street lights may interrupt the natural blooming schedule.
	www.emilycompost.com /poinsettia.htm (646 words)

	Poinsettia Craft \| Fan \| Christmas \| Preschool Lesson Plan Printable Activities
		The poinsettia is the most popular and best-selling potted plant in the U.S.A. The global popularity of the plant was actually spread by an American who introduced the plant to the U.S. and it is named after him: Joel Roberts Poinsett.
		Display the Pp Poinsettia color poster prominently refer to it during the presentations and discussions.
		The Legend of the Poinsettia: A Mexican Legend.
	www.first-school.ws /activities/crafts/holiday/poinsettia.htm (1285 words)

	Poinsettia Facts
		The flowers or cyathia of the poinsettia are in the center of the colorful bracts.
		A fresh poinsettia is one on which little or no yellow pollen is showing on the flower clusters in the center of the bracts.
		Poinsettias are the most popular Christmas plant even though most are sold in a 6 week period.
	www.urbanext.uiuc.edu /poinsettia/facts.html (374 words)

	Poinsettias
		The poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima, is a member of the spurge family which includes common ornamentals like crown-of-thorns, copper-leaf, castorbean and Florida's colorful crotons.
		If the poinsettia is already producing pollen, you can be assured that a portion of its useful display life has already passed and the bracts will begin to fade.
		Poinsettias are predominately greenhouse grown as pot plants for Christmas in most of the United States, but in South Florida they can be utilized as colorful landscape shrubs.
	hort.ifas.ufl.edu /gt/poinsettia/poinsettia.htm (448 words)

	Poinsettia Care - The Helpful Gardener
		Poinsettias were introduced in the United States in 1825 by Joel Poinsett, the first U.S. ambassador to Mexico, and quickly caught on as a popular Christmas plant.
		Poinsettias are sensitive to extreme temperature, so don’t place your plant next to a heater or near a drafty window or doorway.
		Poinsettias are a beautiful holiday tradition, but your enjoyment of these charming plants does not have to end when the Christmas tree comes down.
	www.helpfulgardener.com /container/2003/poinsettia.html (1110 words)

	APSnet Feature - Poinsettia: The Christmas Flower (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Poinsettias are particularly susceptible to gray mold late in the season when it can cause significant damage to the aesthetic quality of plants.
		Poinsettia growers are encouraged to scout for scab symptoms on leaves and stems.
		Poinsettia may be propagated in 10-unit polyfoam rooting strips, rockwool cubes, or stuck directly in a soilless potting mix in pots.
	www.apsnet.org /online/feature/xmasflower (7163 words)

	Poinsettia Care in the Home, HYG-1248-96
		Poinsettias can be reflowered the following Christmas, but unless a yearlong schedule of care is observed, the results usually are not good.
		Poinsettias are short-day plants, which means they flower about 10 weeks after the daylight shortens to about 12 hours or less.
		Various reports over the years have led the general public to believe poinsettias are toxic to humans; however, this has not been authenticated.
	ohioline.osu.edu /hyg-fact/1000/1248.html (836 words)

	Selection and Care of the Poinsettia
		The poinsettia was introduced to the United States in 1825 by Joel Robert Poinsett, the first U.S. ambassador to Mexico.
		Early poinsettias were fragile, short-lived, and tended to drop their leaves.
		Modern poinsettia varieties are compact, durable, hold their bracts for several weeks, and are available in a wide range of colors.
	www.ipm.iastate.edu /ipm/hortnews/1998/11-6-1998/poinsettia.html (649 words)

	The Facts About Poinsettia
		Researchers at Ohio State University (OSU) have measured the effects of ingesting unusually high doses of all parts of the plant (including the leaves, stems and sap) and found the plant to be non-toxic.
		Among people who believe that poinsettias are toxic, 43 percent said they learned it by "word of mouth." Not far behind was the media, cited by 37 percent.
		Despite its continued circulation, the myth of the poinsettia is gradually losing steam.
	www.rabbit.org /care/poinsettia.html (665 words)

	Ellison's Greenhouses - Poinsettia Toxicity Growing Poinsettias
		While the gloves help protect the hands from the milky sap that oozes from the cut ends of the poinsettias, the use of disposable gloves is especially important to prevent the spread of disease from the person's hands to the fragile plant cutting.
		One of the most common items that Americans use in their seasonal decorating is the poinsettia plant, but some may steer away from this tradition, as they fear that the plant is toxic.
		The Ohio State University research on the poinsettia plant effectively disproved the charge that the poinsettia is harmful to human and animal health if parts of the plant are ingested.
	www.ellisonsgreenhouses.com /poinsettiainfo.htm (1428 words)

	About Poinsettia Plant Care
		Poinsettias are one of the most important floricultural crops prduced in this country.
		More poinsettias plants are sold in November and December than any other plant through the year.
		With the continual improvements of the very popular Poinsettia plant, these hardy and robust plants will usually maintain the their beautiful bushy foliage well into the Spring months.
	www.homegardeners.com /poinsettias.htm (814 words)

	Pampering your Poinsettia \| Tips & Techniques
		Never buy a Poinsettia that has been placed outside or kept in a chilly, drafty spot (such as a display by the door); Poinsettias are very sensitive to temperature fluctuations and will drop their leaves at the least provocation.
		If the poinsettia is already producing pollen, a portion of its useful display life has already passed and the bracts will begin to fade.
		Poinsettias like room temperatures of between 68 - 70° F; their color lasts longest when temperatures do not exceed 70° F during the daytime or fall below 65° F at night.
	www.gardenguides.com /articles/poinsettia.htm (1366 words)

	Fact or Fiction, Are Poinsettia Plants Really Poisonous? by MedicineNet.com
		Myths and rumors about the toxicity of the poinsettia plant are common late in the year, when the popular red-leaved plants take center stage in holiday decorations.
		Some sources attribute the rumor about the dangers of poinsettia leaves to a case of poisoning in 1919 that led to the death of a two year-old child.
		Since the taste of poinsettia leaves is reportedly very unpleasant, it is unlikely that a child or animal who attempts to eat or chew the leaves will continue to do so after the first taste.
	www.medicinenet.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=55606 (366 words)

	Poinsettia
		In the home, poinsettias prefer a night temperature of 60 to 65 degrees F and a day temperature of 65 degrees F. The soil should be kept uniformly moist, possibly requiring water 2 to 3 times a week.
		Poinsettia plants can be brought back into flower next year, although this procedure is somewhat demanding.
		Poinsettia is a short-day plant, which means it needs a continuous long dark period each night to form its colorful bracts.
	users.bestweb.net /~habitat/Poinsettia.htm (1490 words)

	THE POINSETTIA IS NOT POISONOUS
		However, the poinsettia has been demonstrated to be a safe plant.
		In fact, in 1992, the poinsettia was included on the list of houseplants most helpful in removing pollutants from indoor air.
		The poinsettia was first introduced into cultivation and commercial trade by Bartram’s Garden on June 6, 1829 at “The first semi-annual exhibition of fruits, flowers and plants, of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society”.
	www.knoxnursery.com /2005_poinsettia_brochure.htm (1013 words)

	A Guide to The Poinsettia - Associated Content
		The poinsettia is native to Mexico and grows to be a shrub 10 ft. in height.
		The poinsettia is one of the most widely marketed plants in the United States with almost 100 million sold per year.
		Poinsettias represent about 85 percent of all the potted plants grown and are also grown commercially in all fifty states.
	www.associatedcontent.com /article/96050/a_guide_to_the_poinsettia.html (666 words)

	Annie's Poinsettia Page
		In tropical and subtropical regions, the poinsettia thrives outdoors.
		In cold climates, the poinsettia must be grown indoors.
		Poinsettias were introduced to the United States in the early 19th century by Joel Poinsett, the first United States ambassador to Mexico."
	www.annieshomepage.com /poinsettia.html (473 words)

	Floridata: Euphorbia pulcherrima
		The poinsettia's species name pulcherrima means "most beautiful" and that it is! Poinsettia's brilliant red floral display held against rich green foliage has made this unlikely species a holiday favorite.
		The poinsettias that we buy at Christmas are invariably selected cultivars that have more numerous bracts that are larger, growing to 7-12 in (17.8-30.5 cm) long.
		Poinsettia is native to the tropical areas of Central America and Mexico.
	www.floridata.com /ref/E/euph_pul.cfm (800 words)

	All about poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima
		It is thought that Poinsettia is grown commercially in greenhouses in all 50 states and over 60 million plants are produced for sale.
		Contrary to conventional wisdom, Poinsettia is not a poisonous plant.
		Poinsettia plants like to be kept on the dry side.
	mgonline.com /poinsettia.html (586 words)

	For Poinsettia Growers, It's Showtime (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Poinsettias are the top-selling potted flowering plant in the United States.
		The university is in a consortium with the Univesity of Florida and Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, that leads national poinsettia trials and research on behalf of the poinsettia industry.
		Poinsettias belong to the euphorbia family, a group of 3,000 plants distinguished by their milky white sap.
	news.nationalgeographic.com /news/2002/12/1212_021212_poinsettias.html (795 words)

	APSnet Feature - Phytoplasma Casts a Magic Spell that Turns the Fair Poinsettia into a Christmas Showpiece (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Because poinsettias typically bloom during the Christmas holiday season, a group of Franciscan priests who were settled near Taxco in the 17th century began to use the brilliant flowers in the Fiesta of Santa Pesebre, a nativity procession.
		Poinsettias entered a new era when more free-branching cultivars with improved lasting foliage retention characteristics were introduced in the United States as well as in Europe.
		The subtle interactions between the phytoplasma and poinsettia result in dwarfing and moderate branching growth habit, which happens to be a trait that poinsettia growers desire.
	www.apsnet.org /education/feature/poinsettia (1564 words)

	National Poinsettia Cultivar Trials
		Poinsettia stock can be planted in March for a 3 pinch program, April for a 2 pinch program, or May for a 1 pinch program.
		Poinsettia cultivar does affect the number of cuttings from a stock plant as well as scheduling of pinching and cutting removal.
		Poinsettia cuttings 2.5-3 inches long are snapped or cut from stock plants with a sharp clean knife.
	www.poinsettiatrial.org /99poinguidepah.htm (2183 words)

	History of the Pointsettia
		Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd., the poinsettia, is a member of the botanical family, Euphorbiaceae, said to be named for King Juba’s physician.
		Poinsettias were first introduced in the United States in 1825 by Joel Poinsett, those the modern-day name, who was serving as the American Ambassador to Mexico.
		The present-day poinsettia cultivar has been hybridized greatly from the original Mexican plant through the efforts of many horticulturists in the United States and Europe.
	www.phelangardens.com /GardeningHints/Winter/history_of_the_pointsettia.htm (253 words)

	Poinsettia
		Poinsettias can be reflowered the following Christmas, but unless a yearlong schedule of care is observed, the results usually are not good.
		Poinsettias are short-day plants, which means they flower about 10 weeks after the daylight shortens to about 12 hours or less.
		Various reports over the years have led the general public to believe poinsettias are toxic to humans; however, this has not been authenticated.
	www.beneva.com /category.cfm/catID/124 (813 words)

	Poinsettia Care (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Today's poinsettia is much improved from the poinsettia of even five years ago, thanks to plant breeders.
		Poinsettias are raised in greenhouses where cool temperatures can be maintained between 60 -75 F with high relative humidity and high light intensity.
		Poinsettias should be watered when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
	www.hort.purdue.edu /ext/poinsettia.html (630 words)

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