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in a cool place and let the plant dry out. Water only enough to keep the stems moist.

By May, the ideal time to repot your other house plants, cut the poinsettia stems to 4-6 inches and place the plant in a bright window or outdoors when frost danger ends.

By mid-summer, new shoots will develop. Pinch off the shoot tips. And in late August, to keep the plant from growing too tall, pinch off side shoots as well, leaving about 3-4 leaves on each shoot.

Back indoors for the holidays

In early fall, when night temperatures begin to fall below 60, bring

the plant indoors. From early October to late November, keep the plant in complete darkness from

nightfall to sunrise. This darkness will bring out the plant’s brilliant leaf colors - just in time for next year’s holiday season.

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