Normally they are not planted in rows or in a symmetrical design. Also, when pruning use care to maintain the plants original shape. When planting, be sure to allow a plant enough room to grow to maturity. Though the holidays will soon be over, it doesn't mean your poinsettias have to be. With a little care, they can still brighten your home for months to come.
Poinsettias are native Mexican plants.
They love the holiday season because they are short-day plants that require long nights to launch their color change. The colorful bracts of these plants are leaves, not flowers. Red is the most common bract color. The flower buds are the red or green buttons in the center of the bracts that open to a small yellow flower. Healthy poinsettias have dark green leaves below the bracts and foliage all the way to the base.