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! 

 

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  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 

 

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Ken Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu 

 

 

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