Nature’s Antidote to the Winter Blahs Want to color up those dull December days? Look no further than poinsettias, nature’s antidote to those winter blahs. Elegant and unusual, with bracts fanning over emerald foliage, Euphorbia Pulcherrima as it is known scientifically, not only displays seasonal drama but is one the most decorative plants year round. They adorn tables, fireplaces, hallways and yuletide arrangements and many other holiday displays. Harvested by the Aztecs for …showed first 75 words of 686 total…

…showed last 75 words of 686 total…cover them with a cardboard box. After eight to ten weeks the bracts should be colored. During the day give the poinsettia six to eight hours of bright light. This tricky process will trigger coloring and continue to keep your plants looking wonderful throughout the seasons. So come next December, when those dull days of winter set in, the beautiful red blaze of these plants will remind you that Christmas is just around the corner.