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Light

The Poinsettias need bright when in flower, for example, near a window.

In the fall, winter and spring, no matter what you give the sun directly because it is very strong in summer should be protected from direct sun.


Humidity

This point is key. If the environment is dry, the leaves fall. He hates strong heating. At home, place on a layer of pebbles with water in a bowl or deep plate.


Irrigation

Watering from below, ie, putting the pot about 15 minutes in a bowl or dish with water and remove excess water that the plant has absorbed. With 2 waterings per week is sufficient for the Poinsettia.

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They are very suitable slow release fertilizers.

Do not apply foliar fertilizers when the bracts begin to turn brown.

Fertilize frequently until the plant blooms.

If you think shooting last Christmas, you do not pay it again, enough with the substrate will have included in the transplant.

But if we decide to pay it must preserve a universal fertilizer, following the instructions to mark the manufacturer.

The latex (milky white liquid) that comes out when they leave the branches can irritate the skin and mucous membranes.

Pests and diseases

- Attacks of botrytis, especially from floral differentiation and when condensation occurs during nighttime hours.

During growth can occur numerous defects, among which include: chlorosis, water stress, wilting, salt stress, etc.., Often due to incorrect cultural practices (excess fertilization, improper application of growth regulators, etc.)..

The most common pests on this plant are aphids, mites, scale insects and, especially, the whitefly (Trialeurodes).

Pinching

This is done when you can leave a number of nodes equals the number of outbreaks that is desired by each stem.

Conservation

After the flowering the Poinsettia can keep. In hot climates without frost, can be planted in the garden and allow it to develop there as a shrub. But in cool climates, freezing not permit their survival abroad, that seek new flowers (bracts) next winter, is complicated and is usually discarded.

Artificially change the leaves to get them to become red is a very difficult task to perform at home, but, essentially, is to keep the plant in total darkness during the twelve weeks prior to flowering, ie during the months of September , October and November, for at least fourteen hours a day.

To achieve good winter flowering plant is maintained in the autumn 14 hours a day to total darkness.

Multiplication

The proliferation of commercial varieties are made from terminal cuttings 6-8 cm long.

To stop the loss of latex, which is produced by cutting the part sectioned recommend dipping in hot water (this latex or sap can cause contact allergies).

These cuttings are put in "minimacetas" with very porous substrate (peat and sand or alone), the application is convenient for rooting hormone (IBA or NAA) and fungicides.

With bottom heat (23-25 º C), and abundant light mist, rooting occurs approximately 15 days.

The poinsettia - Basic care

The first thing to keep in mind if you want to keep the plant during a period of time than Christmas is that it requires to be located in places with constant temperatures between 16 and 21 degrees, and is not suitable to receive flows air. If the plant is acclimated to the place, the light level is of paramount importance, although they are always more desirable places illuminated, especially in the flowering period. And is that the poinsettia does not require much light and even in fall, winter and spring no matter the effect of direct sun in summer should be avoided.

With regard to irrigation, to know that at first it must be abundant while ensuring that the soil has always dried before watering again. It should increase the amount of water to put it into the new location during the summer and flowering. Another essential care if you want to retain their good looks is sprayed with water to avoid red leaves that do not occur in spots or fade them. Although houseplants after the holidays can be transplanted to the garden or where not receive excessive sunlight, which will improve its maintenance and may reach into a bush of up to five meters. If kept in a container, its maximum height is around 50 centimeters.

Typically, acquiring in nurseries, so it is best to make a first traspalnte a fairly large pot and add some compost or fertilizer, following the manufacturer's instructions. Finally, add the Poinsettia should prune in the spring when the plant has no leaves. This process should leave the stems with a measure of six to eight inches and stop watering until new leaves come out. This also allows playback with cuttings obtained.

History Easter

Like all holidays have their roots in Christianity, Easter has been secularized and commercialized. The dichotomous nature of Easter and its symbols, however, are not necessarily a modern invention.
Since its conception as a holy celebration in the second century, Easter has had its non-religious side. In fact, Easter was originally a pagan festival.

The ancient Saxons celebrated the return of spring with a festival commemorating their goddess of offspring loud and spring, Eastre. When-century Christian missionaries encountered the tribes of the north with their pagan celebrations, they attempted to convert them to Christianity. They did, however, in a clandestine manner.

To save lives, the missionaries cleverly decided to spread their religious message slowly throughout the populations by enabling them to continue to celebrate pagan feasts, but doing it in a Christian manner.

The pagan festival of Eastre occurred at the same time of year it was carried out the Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. The name of the celebration was changed to the modern spelling, Easter.
The date of Easter
By 325 AD, Easter was celebrated on different days of the week, including Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In that year, the Council of Nicaea was convened by Emperor Constantine. Article was published on Easter, which states that Easter is celebrated the first Sunday after the first full moon after the equinox or spring, or the first day of spring. Therefore, Easter must be held on Sunday between the dates of March 22 and April 25. Its date is tied to the lunar cycle.
La Cruz
The cross is the symbol of the crucifixion, rather than the Resurrection. However, at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, Constantine decreed that the cross was the official symbol of Christianity. The Cross is not only a symbol of Easter, is widely used, especially by the Catholic Church as a symbol of their faith.
Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny is not a modern invention. The symbol originated with the pagan festival of Eastre. Eastre goddess, was worshiped by the Anglo-Saxons through her earthly symbol, the rabbit.

The Germans brought the symbol of the Easter rabbit to America. Was largely ignored by other Christians until shortly after the Civil War. In fact, Easter itself was not widely celebrated in America until after that time.
Easter Egg
As with the Easter Bunny and the holiday itself, the Easter Egg predates the Christian holiday of Easter. The exchange of eggs in spring is a practice that is centuries old when Easter was first celebrated by Christians.

From early times, the egg is a symbol of rebirth in most cultures. Eggs were often wrapped in gold leaf or, peasants around them with bright colors, or petals of certain flowers.

Today, the children paint eggs by placing them in Easter baskets along with the modern version of real Easter eggs, the chocolate.