Poinsettias

Each year during the Advent season the congregation has an opportunity to remember a loved one, honor an individual or recognize an occasion by purchasing a poinsettia to be placed in the Sanctuary. If you would like to participate, the cost is $10.00 per poinsettia. You may purchase a poinsettia by delivering or mailing the order form with your check to St. John’s office or sign up using the order form in the Narthex, placing your check in the offering plate. Please write "poinsettia" on the memo line of all checks. All poinsettias can be taken home after the Christmas Eve service.

•Keep poinsettias away from warm or cold drafts from radiators, air registers or open doors and windows.Avoid exposing the plant to hot or cold drafts, which may cause premature leaf drop.

•To keep the plant in bloom, maintain it at a temperature of 65 to 70 degrees F during the daylight hours and, if possible, move it to a cooler place at night. Because root rot disease is more prevalent at temperatures below 60 degrees F, do not put the poinsettia in a room colder than this.

•Check the soil daily. Be sure to punch holes in foil so water can drain into a saucer. Water when soil is dry.Allow water to drain into the saucer and discard excess water. Wilted plants will tend to drop bracts sooner.

•Fertilize the poinsettia if you keep it past the holiday season. Apply a houseplant fertilizer once a month. Do not fertilize when it is in bloom.

The poinsettias are from Brookwood Community. Each poinsettia is in a 6 inch pot, averaging 16 inches in height with 5-7 blooms. Your purchase helps provide scholarships and enhanced educational opportunities for the men and women of Brookwood.

Poinsettias