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Poinsettias at Window in Kentucky: Same Cold Risk

Duplicate of 24584/24585: poinsettias leaning on cold window pane in freezing weather.

Consistent Advice

Poinsettias are not cold-storage plants. Minimum 55°F. Cold glass kills touching leaves. Care: bright indirect light, water when soil surface dry, no fertilizing/repotting while blooming. Contact expert for reblooming protocol.

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