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roots to die from lack of oxygen,” said Smeal. “Check the plant daily to see if it needs watering.”
SMEAL gives the following hints for displaying poinsettias as cut flowers:
Cut the stem between the nodes at a hollow stem area and be sure to stop the latex from exuding by dipping the cut end in boiling water
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