Poinsettia Quiz

What is the botanical name of poinsettia?

• Poinsettia pulcherrima

• Euphorbia

• Joel Roberts Poinsett

• Euphorbia pulcherrima

Who introduced the poinsettia plant to the United States?

• Joel Roberts Poinsett

• Poinsettia pulcherrima

• Euphorbia

• Euphorbia pulcherrima

What are the colorful leaves of the poinsettia called?

• Flowers

• Bracts

• Leaves

• Petals

What colors can the bracts of a poinsettia be?

• Red, white, and blue

• Red, pink, white, orange, and purple

• Red, green, yellow, and blue

• Red, pink, and white

What is the main factor that can dry out poinsettia plants?

• Drafts and chilly air

• Hot lights

• Lack of water

• Direct sun

When should you water your poinsettia?

• Once a week

• Every day

• When the soil is wet

• When the surface of the soil is dry to the touch

What should you do if water starts to collect in the saucer under the poinsettia pot?

• Move the pot to a different location

• Drain the saucer

• Add more water

• Leave it as it is

When should you fertilize your indoor poinsettias?

• After they start blooming

• Before moving them outside

• Every month

• Every week

What should you do with your poinsettia after the holidays?

• Give it as a gift to someone else

• Throw it away

• Keep it indoors as a houseplant

• Plant it in the landscape

Are poinsettias poisonous?

• Only the sap is poisonous

• No, they are not poisonous

• They are only poisonous to animals

• Yes, they are highly poisonous