Post-Holiday Poinsettia Care: Can You Keep It Alive After the Blooms Fade?

Is It Dead?

If the plant still has leaves, it’s alive. Poinsettias drop their colorful bracts (the “flowers”) after the holidays; this is normal.

Reviving It

• Place in a south-facing window for maximum sun.
• Water when the top soil feels dry.
• It should start growing new green leaves.

Long-Term (Optional)

To rebloom next Christmas, you’ll need 14 hours of uninterrupted darkness nightly from October onward—a commitment many find impractical. Enjoy it as a green foliage plant instead.