Euphorbia cyparissias rubra - Poinsettia

Fertilize Euphorbia cyparissias rubra : During the autumn months it’s not necessary to fertilize very often; we can act even every 30-40 days.

continental : The Euphorbia cyparissias rubra needs direct sunlight, even for many hours a day.
During the autumnal months we can leave the the Euphorbia cyparissias rubra outdoors, only until the minimum temperatures are above 15°C; when the climate is cooler let’s move the the Euphorbia cyparissias rubra in an apartment or greenhouse.

alpine : These plants prefer very sunny locations, where they are exposed to sunrays for most of the day.
These plants can’t tolerate minimum temperatures below 15°C, therefore in autumn they are grown in the apartment.

mediterranean : This plant needs to be exposed to direct solar rays.
The Euphorbia cyparissias rubra are grown in a sheltered place or in the apartment; if the climate is mild, with minimum temperatures above 15°C, they can be moved outdoors.

continental : We suggest watering quite frequently, every 0-1 weeks. In this manner it will be kept fairly moist, without being soaked with water. Usually 375-376 glasses of water are used.

alpine : Watering should be done pretty frequently and regularly, but without exceeding: let’s remember to we the soil thoroughly and let it dry before giving it more water. Let’s irrigate every 1-2 weeks using 374-375 glasses of water.

mediterranean : Watering in this period of the year must be very frequent, even every 0-0 weeks, so that the soil is always slightly damp. For average dimension plants we suggest using about 376-377 glasses of water.

Pests Euphorbia cyparissias rubra : Before the cold months arrive, a wide range anticryptogamic treatment is advised; the plants which have been struck by black spot disease or other fungal pathologies must be cured in a specific manner, remembering to gather and destroy the leaves affected by diseases.