Ep. 158 All about Poinsettias: Myths, legends, how they’re grown, and more | #GoodGrowing
On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we’re taking a closer look at a holiday staple, the poinsettia. Join us as we discuss the myths and legends that surround the poinsettia, where they come from, how they’re grown, and more!
Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0jY1dNYQG5Y
Skip to what you want to know:
00:30 – Welcome, Ken, and what kind of Christmas tree does Chris have?
02:50 – How do you pronounce poinsettia?
04:20 – Where do poinsettias come from? What are some other names it goes by?
06:40 – How did they get the name poinsettia?
07:45 – The complicated legacy of Joel Roberts Poinsett
13:40 – What do poinsettias look like in their native habitat, and how have they changed in cultivation?
16:50 – The poinsettia market
20:20 – What does it take to get a poinsettia to flower?
24:26 – How should poinsettias be transported from the store to your home?
27:55 – What should you do once you get your poinsettia home?
30:05 – How do they keep poinsettias so compact?
34:00 – Are poinsettias poisonous?
36:41 – What other colored poinsettias are out there besides red?
39:45 - Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye!
Poinsettia Care Guide - https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/poinsettia_infosheet.pdf
Contact us!
Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.edu
Ken Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu
Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowing
Subscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe
Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.
--
You can find us on most podcast platforms.
Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD
Creators and Guests
Host
Chris Enroth
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren Counties
Host
Ken Johnson
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Morgan, and Scott Counties
