Christmas Flower
I cannot remember any Christmas when I did not have Poinsettias around the house.
Here is a story as to how Poinsettias were associated with Christmas. It came from a Mexican legend.
"The story goes that a child, with no means for a grander gift, gathered humble weeds from the side of the road to place at the church altar on Christmas Eve. The congregation witnessed a Christmas miracle: the weeds turned into brilliant red flowers."
The Poinsettia first came to the US in 1825. Brought by Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first US ambassador to Mexico. The plant was named after him.
Poinsettias symbolize good cheer and success. They bring joy and festivity to the Christmas season.
Here is a Christmas Poinsettia centrepiece on my dining table.
Please click pictures to enlarge.
Are Poinsettias poisonous?
For years poinsettias had the bad reputation of being poisonous. While they are not meant to be eaten by humans, pets or livestock, ingesting poinsettias would probably cause some stomach upset, as would eating most any houseplant.
A more likely problem to watch out for is contact dermatitis. The plant (stems, branches) exude a milky sap when broken. Some people are sensitive to this sap, which can cause an itchy rash.
Here is a story as to how Poinsettias were associated with Christmas. It came from a Mexican legend.
"The story goes that a child, with no means for a grander gift, gathered humble weeds from the side of the road to place at the church altar on Christmas Eve. The congregation witnessed a Christmas miracle: the weeds turned into brilliant red flowers."
The Poinsettia first came to the US in 1825. Brought by Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first US ambassador to Mexico. The plant was named after him.
Poinsettias symbolize good cheer and success. They bring joy and festivity to the Christmas season.
Here is a Christmas Poinsettia centrepiece on my dining table.
Please click pictures to enlarge.
Are Poinsettias poisonous?
For years poinsettias had the bad reputation of being poisonous. While they are not meant to be eaten by humans, pets or livestock, ingesting poinsettias would probably cause some stomach upset, as would eating most any houseplant.
A more likely problem to watch out for is contact dermatitis. The plant (stems, branches) exude a milky sap when broken. Some people are sensitive to this sap, which can cause an itchy rash.
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