Poinsettia. A stunning flowering houseplant with large pink bracts with a cream edge surrounding tiny yellow flowers. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers November to February. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Euphorbia pulcherrima Marblestar
A stunning flowering houseplant with large pink bracts with a cream edge surrounding tiny yellow flowers
	
	
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								| Generic | Euphorbia | 
|---|---|
| Species | pulcherrima | 
| Varietry | Marblestar | 
| Common Name | Poinsettia | 
| Flower Colour | pink, cream, yellow | 
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight | 
| Foliage | Evergreen | 
| Height | 45cm | 
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | 
| Spread | 45cm | 
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy | 
| Fragrance | FALSE | 
| Foliage Colour | green | 
| Flowers From | November, February | 
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained | 
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C | 
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Allow compost to dry out between waterings | 
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant | 
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Mealy bugs | 
| Maintenance | Discard after flowering | 
| Propagation | Stem cuttings | 
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