http://www.localdeliveryflowers.com/blog/christmas-poinsettias Flowers For Every Occasion Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:59 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://www.localdeliveryflowers.com/blog/christmas-poinsettias/comment-page-1#comment-54 SEND CHRISTMAS FLOWER BOUQUETS | Fresh Flower Delivery - Save up to 45% Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:51:05 +0000 http://www.fast-delivery-flowers.com/blog/?p=136#comment-54 [...] Poinsettias are traditional Christmas plants that will last through the Christmas season and beyond. It is important to select the best plant for your home environment. Here are a few pointers for how to will select flowers for Christmas delivery. Make sure to choose a plant with dark green foliage down to the soil line. Choose bracts (modified leaves) that are completely colored. Do not choose plants with fallen or yellowed leaves. The poinsettia should look full, balanced and attractive from all sides. Choose plants that are not drooping or wilting. Do not purchase plants that are displayed in paper or plastic sleeves. Plants held in sleeves will deteriorate quickly. Do not purchase plants that have been displayed or crowded close together as crowding can cause premature bract loss. Check the plant’s soil, if it’s wet and the plant is wilted, this could be an indication of root rot. Check the poinsettia’s maturity. Check the true flowers which are located at the base of the colored bracts, if the flowers are green or red-tipped and fresh looking the bloom will “hold” longer than if yellow pollen is covering the flowers. When the Poinsettias are delivered, be sure to have it sleeved or covered when outdoor temperatures are below 50°F. [...] [...] Poinsettias are traditional Christmas plants that will last through the Christmas season and beyond. It is important to select the best plant for your home environment. Here are a few pointers for how to will select flowers for Christmas delivery. Make sure to choose a plant with dark green foliage down to the soil line. Choose bracts (modified leaves) that are completely colored. Do not choose plants with fallen or yellowed leaves. The poinsettia should look full, balanced and attractive from all sides. Choose plants that are not drooping or wilting. Do not purchase plants that are displayed in paper or plastic sleeves. Plants held in sleeves will deteriorate quickly. Do not purchase plants that have been displayed or crowded close together as crowding can cause premature bract loss. Check the plant’s soil, if it’s wet and the plant is wilted, this could be an indication of root rot. Check the poinsettia’s maturity. Check the true flowers which are located at the base of the colored bracts, if the flowers are green or red-tipped and fresh looking the bloom will “hold” longer than if yellow pollen is covering the flowers. When the Poinsettias are delivered, be sure to have it sleeved or covered when outdoor temperatures are below 50°F. [...]

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