Poinsettias - the holiday plant! Poinsettias are the backbone of our holiday season. The more you know about our most important holiday staple, the more you will profit during its hot selling season.

We are very indebted to Mr. Paul Ecke from the Paul Ecke Ranch Web (www.ecke.com) for his contributions to this article.

In this article you will learn about the history of the Poinsettia as well as the do's and don'ts of Poinsettia care. The more you know, the more you will be able to grow your holiday business through better care of these magical plants and educating your customers so they can enjoy their wonderful color longer during the holiday season!