Poinsettia Preview

On By Catherine HausteinIn Uncategorized
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In an Iowa greenhouse–Nick’s in Pella– poinsettias wait for the holidays.
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In a week or two, this healthy plant will be ready for retail.
A close look at the stems shows what color they will become.
The friendly grower gives my aunt advice: plant the whole pot in the spring, dig it in the fall, trim the roots and you can enjoy this beautiful plant for another year.
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A new variety with tiny bursts of color.
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The top leaves of the plant change color when the days are short and the nights are long. Look at these–apricot!

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