Whatever you’ve been doing, keep it up, Eileen! Your success is remarkable. The “A” months are the time to prune poinsettia–April and August (yes, both, according to experts at a nursery in Hawaii, where these plants grow like bushes). In April, they say, remove all foliage and cut back to 4 to 6 feet in height. You could also repot it at this time. Begin to fertilize it in early May, when it sprouts new growth. Pinch back new growth in late May/early June so you encourage branching. In August, trim all shoots to 3 to 4 leaves to prepare the plant to bloom.
Whatever you’ve been doing, keep it up, Eileen! Your success is remarkable. The “A” months are the time to prune poinsettia–April and August (yes, both, according to experts at a nursery in Hawaii, where these plants grow like bushes). In April, they say, remove all foliage and cut back to 4 to 6 feet in height. You could also repot it at this time. Begin to fertilize it in early May, when it sprouts new growth. Pinch back new growth in late May/early June so you encourage branching. In August, trim all shoots to 3 to 4 leaves to prepare the plant to bloom.