It's really important to let the water drain out of the bottom of the pot to avoid root rot. 'If you bought a poinsettia that came with the container wrapped, you will need to remove this covering ...

Come March, be brave and cut the poinsettia’s stems under the leaf node, just below the bracts, and then leave the plant in its pot, undisturbed for a few months,' Vicky advises. A cooler spot ...

If your poinsettia has a decorative foil or plastic covering its pot, poke some holes in the bottom of the foil and place it on a plate or saucer to catch excess moisture that would have been trapped.

Remove the foil and set the plant in a decorative container. Try a hot pink poinsettia in a white pot or several different colours set in a serving tray, basket or unique container. Add a table ...