Podcasts about poinsettias

In this HortWeek Podcast, Andrew Wilson, technical manager for ICL professional horticulture and Carl Mason, experienced grower and ICL technical area sales manager for the East of England, speak about how to grow the best professional quality poinsettias.While Christmas may seem a long way off, in June UK growers will be starting to produce Poinsettias to adorn our homes in December. The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a fascinating blend of Aztec heritage, Mexican tradition, and American commercialisation—all blended into vibrant red plant that is now inseparable from the Christmas season.Carl speaks about how easy a crop poinsettia is to grow, while Andrew discusses market trends we are seeing with the UK's most popular winter indoor plant.Andrew details the nutritional requirements of the crop while Carl outlines advises on the growing media that suit poinsettias best. Carl also explains what goes into ICL's special Poinsettia mix to ensure plants thrive and they both offer their top tips for successful poinsettia growing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kathy Clugston prunes through the extensive GQT archive, which includes some much needed advice on all things Foliage.With 77 years of experience in providing ample advice, our various GQT panellists are more than equipped to solve your gardening conundrums. They provide tips on the best plants for a foliage border, banana plants that can withstand the winter, and plants for a bed that never sees any sunshine. Away from the questions, Matthew Wilson heads over to Sienna Hosta nursery to speak with Chris Potts, who explains how they keep their hostas slug and snail free.Producer: Daniel Cocker Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Executive Producer: Carly MaileA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4Plant List Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided. Q - What would be the best plants for a foliage border? (01'07")Matthew Biggs – Euonymus fortunei f. radicans 'Silver Queen', spindle ‘Silver Queen' Euonymus fortunei var. radicans, wintercreeperAnne Swithinbank – Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'PBR , Siberia bugloss ‘Jack Frost' Cornus canadensis, dwarf cornelMatthew Wilson – Hosta, plantain lily Hosta sieboldiana, siebold's plantain lily Hosta 'Big Daddy' (_sieboldiana_ hybrid) (v), plantain lily ‘Big Daddy'Q- Why isn't my Christmas berry 'Red Robin' in here a lovely bright colour, like others? (04'22")Q- Can banana plants stay outside during the winter? (08'10")Matthew Pottage – Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish', banana 'Dwarf Cavendish'Q – Why has my 12-year-old smoke bush has turned brown overnight? (11'19")Feature – Matthew Pottage speaks with Managing Director of Sienna Hosta Nursery Chris Potts about how they nurture their Hosta's to be pest free (17'07")Q-  What type of ferns should I use in my fernery? (22'40")Matthew Wilson – Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance', copper shield fern 'Brilliance' Polystichum setiferum (Divisilobum Group) 'Herrenhausen', soft shield fern 'Herrenhausen' Matteuccia struthiopteris, shuttlecock fern Pippa Greenwood – Primula vulgaris (Pr/Prim), primrose Wild violetsQ - What could I plant in a bed that never sees any sunshine? (27'51")Matthew Wilson – Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign', lungwort 'Blue Ensign' Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance', copper shield fern 'Brilliance' Matteuccia struthiopteris, shuttlecock fern Deschampsia cespitosa, tufted hair grassChristine – Rheum palmatum, Chinese rhubarb Heuchera, cora bells Ligularia Q- How do I properly mow my lawn without ruining the foliage surrounding it? (32'33")Q - What can I do to take care of my 3ft Poinsettias? (37'35")

Linda Levitt, Master Gardener Volunteer, rejoins Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley with Flower Power Retrospective (Part 3) . In this episode you'll hear two previously aired short segments about flowers that have been compiled together for easier listening. In the first segment, Linda discusses how to grow popular fall flowers that include Mums, Asters and Montauk Daisies. Including these beautiful plants in your flower gardens will bring lots of fall color to your landscape. Chrysanthemums are a large genus in the Asteraceae (daisy) family. The plants can grow 2-4 feet tall with blooms that are white, yellow, or pink in the wild species, but also come in multiple cultivars with many colors and shapes of flowers. Mums are divided into garden hardy and exhibition types. Garden hardy mums can be planted in gardens while exhibition mums are more florist types and need special growing care. Garden mums are often sold in the fall but can be planted in the garden for the following year. They need organic soils in full sun but can tolerate some shade in the south. Be sure to cut the plants back in summer to encourage bushiness and a later bloom time. Use in the border, in pots, or on the patio or porch for fall color. Asters are also members of the Asteraceae family. They have daisy-like flowers and come in a variety of colors. They are easy to grow and require minimal maintenance. They typically bloom in late summer and fall, adding color as the seasons change. They have mounding as well as erect varieties and may be propagated by seeds, division, root cuttings, or stem cuttings. Deer, rabbits, and other mammals may nibble at the flower buds but they don't tend to eat the entire plant because of its pungent smell, bitter taste. The plant tolerates the nibbling, which serves as beneficial pruning. Asters are an important food and nesting source for wildlife. The Montauk Daisy (also known as the Nippon daisy) is native to Japan but cultivated as an ornamental elsewhere. This perennial tolerates light shade in hot climates. New growth may be cut back slightly in spring to maintain plant compactness and encourage bushy form. Removing spent flower heads may promote additional blooms. Divide clumps every 2-3 years to maintain vigor. It produces wonderful, long-lasting fresh-cut flowers. They are also good for drought-tolerant gardens. The second segment features Holiday plants including how to care for them. Amaryllis, Holiday Cactus and Poinsettias are all discussed. Amaryllis bulbs, native to Africa, come in various sizes. Amaryllis may be purchased as bare or planted bulbs, and are prized for their exotic trumpet-shaped flowers (typically red, white, pink, salmon, apricot, rose, or burgundy) on leafless stalks that can be 1-2 feet long. They add dramatic color to homes and gardens and make wonderful gifts to gardeners from beginners to experts. Amaryllis flowers, which can be single or double) range from 4 to 10 inches in size. The holiday cactus is a genus of succulent plants in the cactus family (Cactaceae) that are native to Southeast Brazil. This genus includes the Christmas and Thanksgiving cactus. It has fleshy stems, showy flowers and grows well as a houseplant, preferring moisture but adapting to a variety of home environments. It thrives in bright, indirect sunlight, but doesn't like direct sun. Periods of lower light in the fall will encourage winter blooms. They may be propagated by stem or root cuttings.The poinsettia is native to Mexico and Guatemala. In the United States, it is typically grown as a potted plant and is popular as a decorative flower (available in shades of red, pink, and white) during the holidays. The plant grows best in part shade at temperatures of 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Water the plant when the soil surface feels dry, but do not overwater. The cup-shaped yellow "flowers" bloom in the winter through the spring and cluster above showy red leafy bracts or modified leaves. We hope you've enjoyed this retrospective series. As Linda Levitt reminds us "don't forget to stop and smell the flowers'". Host: Jean Thomas Guest: Linda Levitt Photo by: Teresa Golden Production Support: Linda Aydlett, Deven Connelly, Teresa Golden, Tim Kennelty, Amy Meadow, Xandra Powers, Annie Scibienski, Jean Thomas Resources

Ask a Chemist #64 In this bonus edition of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam tackle intriguing questions from listeners. They delve into why some people hiccup when eating carrots, the fascinating uses of poinsettias in food packaging, the role of benzene as a carcinogen, and the controversies surrounding hydrogen-rich water bottles. Additionally, they explain how catalysts work and respond to various chemistry-related inquiries from their engaged audience. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:10 Why Do People Hiccup When They Eat Carrots? 06:18 The Dangers of Benzene in Dry Shampoo 08:07 Understanding Catalysts in Chemical Reactions 12:04 Debunking the Hydrogen Rich Water Cup 20:26 Supercritical Water and Viewer Comments 24:59 Poinsettias and pH Indicators 26:42 Conclusion and Listener Acknowledgements References from this episode https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3504071/ https://synapse.koreamed.org/upload/synapsedata/pdfdata/0081jnm/jnm-18-123.pdf Thanks to our monthly supporters Julie S Heather R Autoclave Chelsea M Dorien V Scott B Jessie R Ciara L J0HNTR0Y Jeannette N Cullyn R Erica B Elizabeth P Sarah M Rachel R Letila Katrina B Suzanne P Venus R Lyn S Jacob T Brian K Emerson W Kristina G Timothy P Steven B Chris and Claire S Chelsea B Avishai B Hunter R ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel ★ Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife

#202 Melissa and Jam dive into a fun and educational holiday-themed activity using poinsettia plants. They explore the chemistry behind these festive plants, specifically focusing on anthocyanins, which are pigments that give the leaves their red color and act as pH indicators. The episode includes a hands-on experiment that listeners can try at home to visualize how different household items can change the color of poinsettia leaves. Perfect for a holiday break activity that educates and entertains both kids and adults. 00:00 Introduction to Holiday Activities 00:24 The Poinsettia Plant: A Festive Icon 01:21 Chemistry Behind Poinsettias 02:35 Historical and Cultural Significance 04:36 Anthocyanins and Plant Pigments 07:54 Understanding Light Absorption 11:47 Interactive Chemistry Lesson 18:52 Exploring the Fascinating World of Light and Color 19:50 Understanding the Science Behind Color Perception 22:10 Fun Science Experiments with Kids 22:56 Making Poinsettia Tea: A Step-by-Step Guide 24:37 Creating Homemade pH Paper 26:14 Testing Household Items for Acidity and Basicity 27:42 Interactive Chemistry Activities for All Ages 37:09 Wrapping Up: Chemistry Fun for the Holidays References from this episode: https://www.compoundchem.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/17-%E2%80%93-Poinsettia-Plant-Indicator.pdf https://bibliotecadigital.ipb.pt/bitstream/10198/3206/1/artigo%20Food%20Chemistry,%2063,%201998,%20435-440.pdf http://lib3.dss.go.th/fulltext/Journal/J.agri.food%20chem/1999/no.1p1-216/1999v47n1p67-70.pdf https://www.compoundchem.com/2013/12/16/poisonous-poinsettia-ph-indicators/ https://youtu.be/ORl6EKQI1ws https://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/plantchemcast/the_dark_myth_of_the/ https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acs.jchemed.3c00113?ref=article_openPDF https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666154322000734 Thanks to our monthly supporters Scott B Jessie Reder Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Sarah Moar Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Emerson Woodhall Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Bri McAllister Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel ★ Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife

Join us on a journey through time as we explore the vibrant story of cuetlaxochitl (poinsettias), the stunning flower that has come to symbolize the holiday season. In this episode, we travel to ancient Mexico to uncover the flower's origins in the Aztec Empire, where it was treasured for both its beauty and its uses in medicine and dyes. Learn how the Aztecs, with their deep understanding of nature, saw this plant as a symbol of life and renewal. We also share the heartwarming legend of Pepita, a young girl in a small Mexican village, whose simple yet meaningful gift of cuetlaxochitl transformed into a Christmas miracle, making the flower an enduring symbol of love, faith, and hope. From its ancient roots to its introduction to America by Joel Poinsett, discover how cuetlaxochitl became a beloved symbol of Christmas around the world, earning its place as a holiday tradition that continues to brighten homes and hearts today. Whether you call it cuetlaxochitl or poinsettias, this episode celebrates the rich cultural history and timeless beauty of this magical flower. Instagram: @culturekidsproductions Website: www.culturekidsproductions.org Comments, birthday shoutouts: hello@culturekidsmedia.com Support: Grants@culturekidsmedia.com

This week kicks off Christmas and there is no denying that poinsettias make for bright and festive decorations during the winter months. But have you ever wondered how they got to be the official Christmas flower? Shirley Halk, Master Gardener with the Penn State Agricultural Extension Service says they have a long history. “The flower or the poinsettia reminds people of the Star of Bethlehem. When the three wise men were coming to Jesus to bear their gifts. So that's one thing about the poinsettias. You have this Christian belief. You also have when you look at the Aztecs and the Mayans, they use the poinsettias for medicinal values. They believe sometimes in magical values of the plant. So, it's it's used in a variety of ways.” Poinsettias are grown in warm settings and are native to Mexico and Guatemala. “They are actually considered a perennial shrub and they can grow up to 15 foot high, which you won't see here usually in the States.”After Christmas, Poinsettias can be preserved. “They can be they can be made to bloom, believe it or not, year after year, if you so desire. And when I say year after year, the longevity on a poinsettia plant can be anywhere from 10 to 20 years.” Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The penultimate episode of The Growing Season for 2024 is a festive offering of wonder...Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland steer their sights on the visitors that accompany the Christmas Season into your home. Matt tees the show off by highlighting the career of a member of the cast of National Lampoons Christmas Vacation.  How do you pet proof your house during the Christmas Season?   Are there ways of keeping your cat from drinking from the Christmas Tree reservoir?How do you properly prep your tree to accept water? Amaryllis, Christmas Trees, Candy Canes, bowls of golf balls and many more holiday favourites are discussed.  Santa and Coca Cola are linked in history.  The McFarlands explain how. Poinsettias and their presence as part of the holiday season is a topic of interest. Lumps of coal and road apples... Yup, you read that right. Jack tells a story about a Christmas Tree heist. Hans Gruber's great, great, great Grandfather was a famous composer.  Matt tells a Die Hard story...Pet rocks!?   WHAT?Christmas gifts from the past are discussed.  Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE.

Today is the first day of Winter! In our first segment we're going to discuss the the Winter Solstice! Did you get a Poinsettia for Christmas? In our 2nd segment we're going to discuss caring for poinsettias in the home!! Depression era children and grand children can remember the stories of getting citrus in thier stockings. We're going to discuss growing citrus as a house plant in our 3rd segment!! Scale are an insect pest on indoor and outdoor plants.It can be particularly difficult to control on indoor plants but we have the solution! Hear what that is in our 4th Segment!!!! Today's Show is airing just before Christmas! In our final segment Julio, Aaron and I will Share with you what Christmas means to us in our final segment!! Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley Saturdays at 8am 860am WWDB-AM Saturday at 6am & 5pm 93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word"....   NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len and Julio are your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations. Your hosts, Len Schroeder & Julio Zamora Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center. Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Julio Zamora has worked within Bloomers Nursery Department for over a decade and is a life-long gardener. Julio's unique passion for customers inspires Gardeners of all ages to try new things. His relaxed friendly demeanor and enthusiastic joy when discussing the benefits of gardening is inspirational. Julio's authentic love and concern for people makes him and exceptional individual and host! Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com or julio@bloomers.com

On this special holiday episode, Julia, Andrew, and Mason discuss the history, care, and legends on the poinsettia. Related fact sheets and articles: HLA-6413: Poinsettia Care Poinsettias are a long-time holiday favorite Care for poinsettias during the holiday season

Topics this week Farm Succession, Reindeer, Preparing for Kidding Season, Poinsettias, and more! Learn from our Agriculture Agents in Southeast Kansas from K-State Research and Extension's Wildcat District.

Cuetlaxochitl, flor de Noche Buena, poinsettia, estrella federal… here's the story of a plant with a lot of names. Plus: today in 1997, the US release of the movie “Titanic,” and there's a guy in Florida who's trying to collect a titanic number of VHS copies of the film. The checkered history of the poinsettia's namesake and the flower's origins get new attention (Seattle Times) A ‘Titanic' Megafan Has 1,560 Copies on VHS. He Won't Stop Until He Has 1 Million (Variety) One name we'd like to use for you: Patreon backer. Support our show today! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolweirdawesome/support

NBC Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans shares a year-end financial checklist to help ensure your finances are in order as we head into the new year. Also, the story of a New Jersey family whose growing business sells tens of thousands of festive plants each season. Plus, Kerry Washington and Ebony Obsidian join to discuss their new Netflix film ‘The Six Triple Eight,' which tells the story of the first and only Women's Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas during World War II.

The Christmas season might be twinkly and bright, with electric lights and shiny wrapping paper, but there's still nothing quite as showy as a healthy poinsettia. In this episode, Don and John talk about the lovely poinsettia plant and how to keep it healthy through the holidays. They also talk about other plants, like Christmas cactus and amaryllis, that can make a festive home.

South Australian nurseries are bathed in a sea red each Christmas as festive poinsettias line the shelves ready to take pride of place in homes across the state.

Propagating figs, moving old roses and droopy Poinsettias. It doesn't get more fun than this! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse    Guest: JayDee Gunnell, USU Extension Professor    8:05  Plant of the week: Poinsettias  8:20  For poinsettias, should you repeat the process of watering in the sink and draining thoroughly on a weekly basis? If I transplanted my Christmas cactus to a 10-inch-wide pot earlier this year, would I eventually need to get a bigger pot? Is there an environmentally friendly way to get rid of big worm mounds in my grass? Is Milorganite a good fertilizer?  8:35  How does the foggy weather impact things in our yard? How can we best take care of our Christmas tree?  8:50  Are prairifire crabapple trees grafted? Is there any evidence-based research on using coffee grounds in garden beds? 

Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse    Here’s what we covered this week:  Guest: JayDee Gunnell, USU Extension Professor  Plant of the week: Poinsettias  9 o’clock feature: Ornamental Grasses: Varieties and Care Tips  10 o’clock feature: Growing Minor Fruits  And more of your questions and concerns! 

Bloomers in the Garden • 12.7.24 • The Poinsettia Show • The History • The Flower • The Care  On todays show we're going to tell you a plant story! It contains an Aztec King, an American Spy, and seems to touch every continant! The story continues with a foreign Ambassador and the questionable influence of a Presidential election! It weaves itself right here through Philadelphia where it was in- troduced by Ann Bartram of Bartram Gardens. During the roaring twenties the tale heads west right to Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard. We might have never know the whole story If it wasn't for a small Grower from Germany!! So what are we talking about? The fascinating story of the Poinsettia. We'll talking everything Poinsettias...Event what the Poison Control Center said about poinsettias and their toxicity. Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley Saturdays at 8am 860am WWDB-AM Saturday at 6am & 5pm 93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word"....   NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len and Julio are your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations. Your hosts, Len Schroeder & Julio Zamora Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center. Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Julio Zamora has worked within Bloomers Nursery Department for over a decade and is a life-long gardener. Julio's unique passion for customers inspires Gardeners of all ages to try new things. His relaxed friendly demeanor and enthusiastic joy when discussing the benefits of gardening is inspirational. Julio's authentic love and concern for people makes him and exceptional individual and host! Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com or julio@bloomers.com

Dr. Jim Faust tells interesting true poinsettia stories from their discovery to your own enjoyment at Christmas. One story involves searching out wild poinsettias in the middle of two drug cartel controlled territories. Jim is a professor of Floriculture Physiology at Clemson University in South Carolina. He does research on greenhouse production of various flowering crops, teaches hydroponics, and greenhouse production courses. He grew his first poinsettia crop in 1986.  This is Episode 191 - The Remarkable Journey of Poinsettias: From Mexican Forests to Christmas Icons" -  with Dr. Jim Faust and Encore Remix presentation on the Garden Question podcast.Chapter Time Line00:00 Introduction to The Garden Question Podcast00:38 The Fascinating History of Poinsettias01:15 Jim Faust's Poinsettia Stories02:19 Joel Poinsett and the Early Days of Poinsettias05:18 The Journey of Poinsettias to Europe07:26 Shipping Plants in the 1800s10:06 Poinsettias in the Late 1800s12:14 The Evolution of Poinsettias in the 1900s13:48 The Rise of Poinsettias as a Christmas Flower15:28 Challenges and Innovations in Poinsettia Cultivation22:31 Expanding the Poinsettia Market Beyond Christmas24:57 The Science Behind Poinsettia Flowering28:06 Home Care Tips for Poinsettias30:21 The Development of Modern Poinsettia Varieties34:38 Horticulturists' Excitement: Stealing Pollen35:23 The Mystery of Free Branching Poinsettias36:22 The Secret Grafting Technique39:06 Scientific Discoveries and Phytoplasma42:36 The Poinsettia Propagation Process47:38 Challenges in Poinsettia Cultivation49:57 Exploring Poinsettias in Their Native Habitat55:13 Modern Breeding and Bio-Piracy Concerns59:26 Consumer Tips for Selecting Poinsettias01:02:04 Debunking Poinsettia Myths01:03:23 Conclusion and Contact Information

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss why poinsettias are used to celebrate holidays like Christmas. Learn the story behind poinsettia and why they are so popular this time of year and how they tie to the holiday season. What was it that made them such popular holiday plants? Listen in to find out.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks if poinsettias can live outdoors? This time of year, the poinsettia is a very popular plant. What is the best care set up for your poinsettia? Can you put it outside or is this more an indoor plant in the winter? Listen to find out.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 1 – Coming to you from Summit Responsible Solutions Studios. Thanksgiving is a popular time to start thinking about poinsettias. Carol Cloud Bailey, The Yard Doc in South Florida stops by to provide the finer points of poinsettia care. Garden topics include the rain deluge Florida received, fig bush updates, Vanda disease, diagnosing plant problems, cardboard palm yellowing foliag, and more. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7 Graphic credit: Teresa Watkins Listen every Saturdays from 7am - 9am EST on WFLA- Orlando. Call in with your garden questions and text messages on 1-888.455.2867 and 23680, Miss the live broadcast? Listen on Audioboom podcast 24/7. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7   #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #WNDB #WDBO #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #Deland #SHE #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #gardening #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow

Bring festive cheer to your home with colorful winter-blooming houseplants! In this episode, we cover everything you need to know to keep popular holiday plants like poinsettias, amaryllis, and Christmas cacti healthy and vibrant. From care tips and troubleshooting advice to the history behind these winter bloomers, we've got you covered for a thriving, festive indoor garden. For resources, links, a transcript, and more be sure to visit our website at https://evergreenthumb.mastergardenerfoundation.org/episode034/

Ken explains how to make a poinsettia turn its leaves red again. #poinsettias #rhubarb #gardeningadvice #plants #plantingideas == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy For 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don't miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYR The first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don't miss the next one! Also, don't forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

This week, Jeff is teaming with science, sharing some exciting new studies about the effect of white noise on fungi.After the break, the guys discuss recent research on endosymbiosis—the biological relationship where one organism (the endosymbiont) lives inside another (the host). Jeff believes this science is the future of agriculture.Finally, they talk about ways to prepare and care for poinsettias before the holiday season.All this and more on this episode of Teaming with Microbes!**********************************************Have a question? Let us know at teamingwithmicrobes@me.comPlant a row for the hungry/Read Teaming With Microbes, Teaming With Nutrients and Teaming With Fungi!Thanks to our sponsors:Big Foot MicrobesNumber 2 Organics made in partnership with Malibu CompostDown To Earth All Natural Fertilizers The Teaming with Microbes Podcast is edited and produced with original music by Pod Peak.  Special thanks to the Anchorage Daily News for hosting the show!

Autumn planting. Mums and Poinsettias – tis the season. Jonah Nelson from Family Tree Nursery joins us for tips about the perfect time of year for outdoor planting. He also shares his Godly insight on plants and their beautiful significance in our earthy existence. Jonah's take on life, family and work illustrates the great parenting and grandparenting he was so grateful to receive. Every podcast with Jonah Nelson lights us up appreciative the beauty of trees, plants and faith. www.familytreenursery.com  

You may or may not know that before this podcast, Bill Calkins hosted another one called STEM: Insider Tips for Greenhouse Pros and although the technology was different,  the topics were important and the guests were top-notch. Every now and then, he'll jump back in time and re-release a STEM episode. In this Tech On Demand Podcast Rewind, we're wrapping up a 2-part Rewind miniseries on poinsettias. You'll recognize the guests—now-retired Ball Seed Technical Manager Dr. Will Healy tackled the early stages of poinsettia production in part one and now we'll hear from Dr. Todd Cavins (former Ball Seed tech guru, now taking his talents to PanAmerican Seed) to take everyone's favorite seasonal crop to the finish line. Dr. Todd Cavins is back to finish up our two-part episode on poinsettias. Part 1 kicked off the topic last episode focusing on nutrition, explaining that when it comes to poinsettias, if you have the nutrition right, most of your problems will be greatly reduced. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we suggest stopping this one and going back in the archives to Success with Poinsettias (Part 1). If you have listened, great! Todd is going to pick up where Will left off and wrap the topic up by covering tools for height measurement and management, as well as pest monitoring and control strategies. Somewhere around weeks 39 or 40 are critical junctures for this important crop and as Todd tells us, it's transition and adjustment time and he's going to share knowledge, tips and tricks to help you make the most of your poinsettia crop, how to use a new graphical tracking tool available from Ball Seed, determining your optimal PGR regime and even some postharvest tricks to maximize sell through at retail. We have a lot to cover this time and Todd certainly lives up to the challenge. Resources:    EC Monitor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VVVEUI?pf_rd_p=2edffb5d-036e-4cd0-bc77-99980e2d4856&pf_rd_r=0BYNK2B0GCMMRYBKW6K9  Selecta One Poinsettia Catalog (Culture Guides on Page 43): https://www.selectanorthamerica.com/documents/SEL_2024_Poinsettia_Catalog_23620850.pdf   Ball Seed Poinsettia Growth Tracker Tool: https://www.ballseed.com/CatalogsBrochures/#digital-tools  

You may or may not know that before this podcast, Bill Calkins hosted another one called STEM: Insider Tips for Greenhouse Pros and although the technology was different (old school mic, Skype, all sorts of file converting …) the topics were important and the guests were top-notch. Once every couple weeks, we'll jump back in time and re-release a STEM episode. In this Tech On Demand Podcast Rewind, we're kicking off a 2-part Rewind miniseries on poinsettias. You'll recognize the guests—now-retired Ball Seed Technical Manager Dr. Will Healy tackles the early stages of poinsettia production in this episode and hands it off to Dr. Todd Cavins to finish the crop in part two.   In this first part, Dr. Healy takes a deep dive into Nutrition. As he explains, when it comes to poinsettias, if you have the nutrition right, most of your problems will be greatly reduced. We start with an overview of the importance of monitoring EC and pH and quickly get into the nitty gritty details of how to approach feeding your crop, the benefits of front-loading fertilizer and even why withholding feed is a bad strategy. Will does a great job explaining how your feeding decisions impact the EC of the crop, as well as how feed leads to excellent or poor crop presentation at retail. If you are wondering what to do if EC starts to creep up, be sure to listen all the way to the end.    We also spend time on pH and what can be gained by staying in the optimal 5.8 to 6.2 range. One of the most applicable parts of this episode is Dr. Healy's explanation of how to determine crop needs based on the size of leaves on the plant and how you can effectively measure them using your two hands! As we wrap the episode up, Will talks about watering and shares some poinsettia specific watering strategies. As mentioned before, you are going to want to listen this one all the way to the end. And also, share it with your entire poinsettia team because when you're all on the same page, good things will happen.    Resources:    EC Monitor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VVVEUI?pf_rd_p=2edffb5d-036e-4cd0-bc77-99980e2d4856&pf_rd_r=0BYNK2B0GCMMRYBKW6K9  Selecta One Poinsettia Catalog (Culture Guides on Page 43): https://www.selectanorthamerica.com/documents/SEL_2024_Poinsettia_Catalog_23620850.pdf   Ball Seed Poinsettia Growth Tracker Tool: https://www.ballseed.com/CatalogsBrochures/#digital-tools  

PART 1 OF 3: Guest introductions and experience; best early season varieties; best for autumn; best for big box promos/ad flyers; best for late season; best core red by region; best mini.   For this 3-part episode of the Tech On Demand Podcast, host Bill Calkins turns the golden TOD mic over to Chris Beytes, editor-in-chief of GrowerTalks magazine. Let's all welcome “Bossman Beytes” to his first-ever podcast!   Chris asked three poinsettia experts—Gary Vollmer of Selecta One, Rebecca Siemonsma of Express Seed and Steve Rinehart of Rinehart Poinsettias—to share what they think are the BEST poinsettias for a wide range of grower and retailer needs.   Chris asks about just about every use—early- to late-season, small to large pots, best core and novelty colors, best varieties for regions from Fairbanks to Miami—and he asks them to pick regardless of breeder! He even asks which variety they wish was in their catalog, which variety they wish had never been bred, and which variety is the best poinsettia of all time.   Gary, Rebecca and Steve have more than 100 years of poinsettia experience between them and know almost every variety introduced since St. Louis Red!

PART 2 OF 3 (discussion starts at 1:35): Best for poinsettia “trees”; best for large containers; best traditional straight-ups; best poinsettias as cut flowers; best for independent garden centers; best florist type; best for fundraisers; poinsettias for landscape (?); energy-efficient varieties for cool growing; best for natural, compact finishing; varieties less-prone to whitefly (?); variety with longest shelf life, sturdiest varieties.   For this 3-part episode of the Tech On Demand Podcast, host Bill Calkins turns the golden TOD mic over to Chris Beytes, editor-in-chief of GrowerTalks magazine. Let's all welcome “Bossman Beytes” to his first-ever podcast!   Chris asked three poinsettia experts—Gary Vollmer of Selecta One, Rebecca Siemonsma of Express Seed and Steve Rinehart of Rinehart Poinsettias—to share what they think are the BEST poinsettias for a wide range of grower and retailer needs.   Chris asks about just about every use—early- to late-season, small to large pots, best core and novelty colors, best varieties for regions from Fairbanks to Miami—and he asks them to pick regardless of breeder! He even asks which variety they wish was in their catalog, which variety they wish had never been bred, and which variety is the best poinsettia of all time.   Gary, Rebecca and Steve have more than 100 years of poinsettia experience between them and know almost every variety introduced since St. Louis Red!

PART 3 OF 3 (discussion starts at 1:35): Best by color; most unusual; what each guest wishes was in their assortment but is not; what's an old variety you wish would come back; the most challenging poinsettia requests from growers and retailers; BEST POINSETTIA OF ALL TIME.   For this 3-part episode of the Tech On Demand Podcast, host Bill Calkins turns the golden TOD mic over to Chris Beytes, editor-in-chief of GrowerTalks magazine. Let's all welcome “Bossman Beytes” to his first-ever podcast!   Chris asked three poinsettia experts—Gary Vollmer of Selecta One, Rebecca Siemonsma of Express Seed and Steve Rinehart of Rinehart Poinsettias—to share what they think are the BEST poinsettias for a wide range of grower and retailer needs.   Chris asks about just about every use—early- to late-season, small to large pots, best core and novelty colors, best varieties for regions from Fairbanks to Miami—and he asks them to pick regardless of breeder! He even asks which variety they wish was in their catalog, which variety they wish had never been bred, and which variety is the best poinsettia of all time.   Gary, Rebecca and Steve have more than 100 years of poinsettia experience between them and know almost every variety introduced since St. Louis Red!  

Put down that poinsettia salad, checkers.  Darren looks into a popular myth that poinsettia plants are poisonous to animals, including people.  Then Adam looks into what's been going on with Mickey Mouse and Steamboat Willie as he explores trademark, copyright and what it means to enter the public domain.

The old paragraph stacker himself, Daniel Finney, and the world's most dangerous agribusiness communicator, T-Square, discuss the flaming wreck of T-Squares car, monster-sized goldfish, McDonald's-themed Crocs, and the potential cancellation of poinsettias. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkingparagraphs/message

In episode 1601, Jack and guest co-host Caitlin Durante are joined by writer, JM McNab, to discuss… Caitlin's Christmas Corner, Many Christmas Traditions Are Actually Pagan, Cuetlaxochitls (aka Poinsettias), Our Favorite Home Alone Fan Theories, JM's Horny Christmas Movie Notes, Weird Sex Stuff in Holiday Movies, Horny Additions To The Christmas Canon and more! America's Favorite Christmas Movies Ranked by State The checkered history of the poinsettia's namesake and the flower's origins get new attention Why Do the Holidays Make Us So Horny? 11 Christmas Movies Guaranteed To Make You Horny Check out JM's band Vistavision here! Look for a Bechdel Cast LIVE Show near you here: https://linktr.ee/bechdelcast LISTEN: Cold Air by The HicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The popular Christmas plant can survive well into the new year with these expert tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poinsettias are a staple for many homes and businesses throughout the holidays. On today's Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Alabama poinsettia grower, Hank Richardson about all things poinsettias and why they have become synonymous with the holiday season. 

On this week's episode, Chef Mark Harris shares a few hints and tips for perfect Yorkshire puddings. Gardening Guru Reg Moule talks us through looking after Christmas plants, including Cyclamen and Poinsettia, and introduces us to ‘Fiona!' Plus, we meet award winning Audio Book Narrator Barrie Kreinik, who shares her very own recipe for Wheaten Bread. You can keep upto date with behind the scenes of the podcast by logging onto Shackbaggerly's Instagram and Facebook pages, and please do subscribe or follow wherever you listen, it's totally free and does help when I ask guests to chat, as they can see I'm not just talking to myself, on this occasion anyway! Thank you for listening, and see you next time x --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katie-johnson73/message

While there's no shortage of light and color around the holidays, nothing adds warmth and life to your home quite like a healthy poinsettia.   In this episode, Don and John talk about everyone's favorite holiday plant along with a few others, like Christmas cactus and amaryllis. They add a breath of life to your home during the cold, busy holiday season.

Greetings, celebration enthusiasts! Join us on Destination Celebration for a delightful exploration into the holiday spirit. I'm Marlo Anderson, your host, and with me is the wonderful Latoya Johnson. Today, we're celebrating the charm of National Poinsettia Day, discovering the significance of these festive blooms in adorning our homes during the holiday season. Following the trail of holiday joy, we delve into the creative world of Gingerbread House Day, where sweet treats and architectural wonders collide. So, come along as we embrace the beauty of poinsettias and the whimsy of gingerbread houses, making this December day truly special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that how you water your poinsettias during the holiday season is one of the biggest factors of all in determining just how long your plant will keep it's gorgeous colorful leaves in place throughout the holiday season – and that misting your poinsettia regularly can play a huge role in that too?Jim and Mary walk listeners through how to best water their poinsettias to keep them blooming right on past the New Year - including a few tips and tricks that can really make a huge difference in just bright and beautiful they stay!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4768672/advertisement

The vibrant red and green foliage of the poinsettia are familiar sights in homes around the world during the Christmas holiday season. But have you ever wondered how this exotic flowering plant from Mexico became a quintessential symbol of Christmas?It is a series of intriguing stories full of human drama, mysteries, secrets, challenges, and world domination. One story involves searching out wild poinsettias in the middle of two drug cartel-controlled territories.Craig McManus, your host of "The Garden Question Podcast", delves into the captivating history, cultivation, selection, and care of poinsettias with Dr. Jim Faust a Professor of Floriculture Physiology from Clemson University in South Carolina.He does research in greenhouse production of various flowering crops, teaches hydroponics, and greenhouse production courses. He grew his first poinsettia crop in 1986.Time Line00:00 Introduction to the Garden Question Podcast00:38 The Intriguing Story of the Poinsettia02:02 The History of the Poinsettia02:09 The Journey of the Poinsettia to the United States02:50 The Role of Joel Poinsett in the Poinsettia's Journey07:02 The Evolution of the Poinsettia07:16 The Shipping Process of Plants in the 1800s09:56 The Commercialization of the Poinsettia15:13 The Development of the Modern Poinsettia18:47 The Challenges of Growing Poinsettias20:10 The Marketing and Sales of Poinsettias22:15 The Future of Poinsettias27:49 The Process of Reblooming a Poinsettia30:07 The Development of Multi-Branching Poinsettias34:34 Understanding Plant Patents and Genetic Control35:06 The Mystery of Free Branching Characteristic in Plants35:41 The Role of Phytoplasma in Plant Branching36:06 The Discovery of Grafting Technique for Free Branching37:15 The Secretive Business of Poinsettia Breeding38:49 The Impact of Phytoplasma on Poinsettia Breeding40:02 The Challenges in Poinsettia Breeding42:19 The Journey of Poinsettia from Cutting to Market47:26 The Impact of Heat Delay on Poinsettia Growth49:40 The Adventure of Seeing Poinsettia in Its Native Environment54:29 The Controversy of Biopiracy in Poinsettia Commercialization57:53 The Future of Poinsettia Breeding59:09 Tips for Selecting and Caring for Poinsettias01:01:47 Debunking Myths about Poinsettias

Evergreens, Amaryllis, and Poinsettias stand as quintessential symbols of the holiday season, adorning homes and festive spaces with their timeless beauty and significance. Today, John and Karen share how to care for these plants so they remain vibrant through the new year. Support the showCheck us out at: https://www.pendletons.comFollow us on Facebook at Pendleton's Country Market for updates about our farmWe can also be found on Instagram at pendletonscountrymktEmail us with questions, comments and requests for future show topics at info@pendletons.com

With a wintry feel in the air, David Maxwell is joined in studio by experts Anna Hudson and Reg Maxwell to offer some gardening inspiration for colder days. The team will be taking questions on among other things the challenges of Christmas Cactus, and why one listener's winter display of cyclamen is wilting. Also on the programme, David heads to a Jurassic world in County Kerry where Australian tree ferns have naturalised. At the Greenmount campus of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise they are growing pink, white and orange Poinsettias alongside the traditional red ones. Anna has been harvesting some perennial veg you might not of heard of which David will be sampling on air. Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

These bright winter houseplants are better known for their leaves than their flowers, and they only get their color by being kept in the dark. Learn the history and science behind poinsettias in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-christmas/poinsettia.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Christmas classic - Poinsettias.  Curious about how to care for them? Or perhaps you're seeking the truth behind the long-held misconception that these holiday blooms are poisonous? We're here to debunk myths, share our personal perspectives, and help you appreciate the beauty of Poinsettias in a whole new light. Expect a vibrant discussion about these holiday favorites, their short lifespan, and why spray-painted versions are simply not a favorite on our list.Hit us up on Instagram and give our hotline a call at 864-982-5029. Happy listening! And remember to leave us a rating and review.We mentioned The Nested Fig App in this episode. You can Tap Here to get our app and join our live sales on Sundays and Thursdays at 8pm est.  Use Code Fig10 for 10% Off.Follow Steven on Instagram at @Keepinupwithsteven and follow Wesley on Instagram at @Farmshenanigans.  Shop our online store at TheNestedFig.Com Use Coupon Code Fig10 for 10% Off Your Purchase. Find The Nested Fig on Instagram at @TheNestedFig 

Welcome to Episode 24 of the School of Intention Podcast – Holiday Decor Magic! Discover the enchantment woven into November, December, and sometimes October through the lens of holiday decor. In this episode, we delve into the transformative symbolism behind common holiday adornments. —Explore how pine cones symbolize enlightenment and intuition, resonating with the pineal gland's energy.  —Learn the energetic cleansing properties of pine wreaths and the motivating essence of pine in general. —Unlock the magic of wreaths as potent home energizers. —Holly becomes a welcoming force for riches and good fortune. —Poinsettias emerge as symbols of purification and forgiveness, offering a reminder to carry lightness into the new year.  —Illuminate your space with holiday lights, and embrace the abundance symbolism of festive fruits like citrus, apples, squash, and pumpkins. Your home mirrors your desires, and by infusing joy and openness, you unlock doors to your greatest future. Join us in the upcoming free Feng Shui Decluttering Class! Get on the Wait List for the FREE Feng Shui Decluttering Challenge right here:https://www.fengshuimagical.com/clutterclearingstartshere? Head to The Tao of Dana website for tons more Feng Shui + personal consultations: https://fengshuidana.com

Poinsettias - originally known to the Aztecs as Cuetlaxochitl (language: Nahuatl) - are tricky little b@stards. Get to know them a little better and learn some tricks in this episode!

As fall transitions into winter, Jeff and Jonathan discuss plants that don't require much light (short day plants), including Chrysanthemums, Poinsettias, and various cacti. Additionally, the duo discusses various indoor lighting systems.Later, the guys talk about insects that might move indoors for the winter, and why you might want to keep some of them around!As always, the episode wraps up with some listener questions.**********************************************Have a question? Let us know at teamingwithmicrobes@me.comPlant a row for the hungry/Read Teaming With Microbes, Teaming With Nutrients and Teaming With Fungi!Thanks to our sponsors:Big Foot MicrobesNumber 2 Organics made in partnership with Malibu CompostDown To Earth All Natural Fertilizers The Teaming with Microbes Podcast is edited and produced with original music by Pod Peak.  Special thanks to the Anchorage Daily News for hosting the show!