[sotd] December 20, 2004 [The Poinsettia Pages]
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Site of the Day for Monday, December 20, 2004
The Poinsettia Pages
Today's site from the University of Illinois Extension, provides a
refresher on the finer points of poinsettia selection and care. Gentle
Subscribers who annually succumb to the plant's delightful charms during
the Christmas season, will discover a helpful presentation.
"In nature, poinsettias are a perennial flowering shrubs that can grow to
ten feet tall. ... Poinsettias represent over 85 percent of the potted
plant sales during the holiday season. ... A fresh poinsettia is one on
which little or no yellow pollen is showing on the flower clusters in the
center of the bracts." - from the website
The site spotlights the plant's history and lore, a selection of intriguing
poinsettia facts and tips for choosing a healthy and lasting plant. A
helpful care guide is included, along with a Frequently Asked Questions
page. For the indefatigable gardener, there are directions for coaxing a
poinsettia to reflower and links to additional information.
Amble over to the site for a pleasant and informative look at that seasonal
favorite, the poinsettia, at:
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/poinsettia/
A.M. Holm
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