The meaning and symbolism of poinsettia flowers
Main text core guide: The meaning and symbolism of poinsettia flowers and the experience of green plant maintenance that represents the meaning of poinsettia, specifically introduced as follows:
Poinsettia, belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family and Euphorbia genus, is a shrub. The roots are cylindrical and highly branched. The stems are erect, 1-3 meters high, with crimson flowers. The inflorescences are arranged in corymbs at the top of the branches.
Native to Central America, it is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. Most provinces, cities, and districts in China have cultivated it, commonly seen in parks, botanical gardens, and greenhouses for ornamental purposes. The plant has slight toxicity.
The leaves of poinsettia can be used as medicine, with the effect of reducing swelling and can treat falls and injuries. The aliases of poinsettia are: "Old Beauty", "Christmas Flower", "Gorilla Wood".
Poinsettia is a short-day plant that prefers warmth, with an optimal temperature of 18-25°C for growth, 18-24°C from April to September, and 13-16°C from September to the following April. The winter temperature should not be lower than 10°C.
The meaning and symbolism of poinsettia flowers
Poinsettia prefers moist conditions and is sensitive to water. As long as there is sufficient water supply during the growing period, it likes sunlight and requires plenty of sunlight during the stem and leaf growth period to promote rapid and lush growth.
The symbolism of poinsettia flowers is: "Exorcising demons, my heart is burning." At first glance, it has large petals, but in fact, those are its bracts. The bracts grow at the top, are bright red, and look like they are on fire.
Because its ornamental season is in winter, it can also be used as a Christmas flower, especially with the red and white combination, which has a unique charm.