Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long been a ubiquitous symbol of the holiday season in the U.S. and across Europe. But now, nearly 200 years after the plant with the ...

Two very distinct plants – poinsettias and mistletoe – have gained popularity as holiday decorations. Because of its vivid red, pink, and white hues, the poinsettia, one of the most popular winter ...

Here's how poinsettias went from their ancient Aztec beginnings to one of the world's most beloved holiday plants. Adam Albright You can’t swing a light-up plastic Santa Claus in December without ...

In its native range from central Mexico to northern South America, the poinsettia grows as a jungle shrub the size of a small tree. One hundred years later, it’s morphed into a compact potted ...

Question: How did poinsettias become the Christmas flower? Do poinsettias come in any other color besides red? Answer: Poinsettias are available in an increasing variety of colors selected by ...

The poinsettia, a vibrant red flower that graces our Christmas décor, has a rich history of cultivation and symbolism, beginning with the ancient Aztec people of Mexico, where it thrives as a tall ...

“Of all the months of the year there is not a month one half so welcome to the young, or so full of happy associations, as the last month of the year.” – Charles Dickens. “To appreciate the beauty of ...