How to Care for Euphorbia pulcherrima

Korean name: 포인세티아

A plant representative of Christmas, known for its vibrant red bracts. With proper care, it can display beautiful colors every year.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Mexico
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: Blessing, sacred heart
• Traits: Christmas, red bracts, winter plant, gift

Care Guide

• Light: Bright indirect light to weak direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water when the surface of the soil is dry. Avoid overwatering and cold drafts.
• Soil: Well-draining general soil.
• Humidity: Average humidity.
• Temperature: 15~22°C
• Fertilizer: Fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Euphorbia pulcherrima?

Water when the surface of the soil is dry. Avoid overwatering and cold drafts. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Euphorbia pulcherrima?

It likes Bright indirect light to weak direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining general soil..

Is Euphorbia pulcherrima safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Euphorbia pulcherrima good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~22°C. Humidity: Average humidity.. Fertilise Fertilize once a month during the growing season..