[Bombers]

Mrs B wants a new Pointsettia. "But what's  wrong with last years", was my reply....



So do you think I need to repot it because it's really outgrowing the pot?



If I do repot, will it stress the plant? Should I leave it alone until new year?

[DD.]

Buy another one you tight s*d!

[Bombers]

Buy another one you tight s*d!

       - But i've just forked out for a pair of diamond earings! Personaly, I think she's pushing it a bit!  

[garddwr]

I've just had one of theese last week and its pot bound so I would also like to know should I repot now ?
Does it live and flower all year ?

[Ice]

I've just had one of theese last week and its pot bound so I would also like to know should I repot now ?
Does it live and flower all year ?

I find they die soon after I get one home, but try this link.
http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/plantfinder/plantfinder_poinsettia_1.asp

[DD.]

I seem to recall after trying it many years ago, that in order to keep them for next year, they have to be cut down by half and then put outside to shoot.

They will develop green shoots and I seem to remember that in order to get the red bracts, you have to exclude light for x number of hours per day.

I'm a bit hazy on this, but I don't think it's just a simple matter of re-potting, feeding etc.

[Parsnip]

My mum kept the one I bought her last year going, but it doesn't have any red leaves... :?

Go to to store that cannot be named, I'm sure they are about £2 or £3 there

[Bombers]

I seem to recall after trying it many years ago, that in order to keep them for next year, they have to be cut down by half and then put outside to shoot.

They will develop green shoots and I seem to remember that in order to get the red bracts, you have to exclude light for x number of hours per day.

I'm a bit hazy on this, but I don't think it's just a simple matter of re-potting, feeding etc.

You're right on this Dave, but ours has survived, and produced Red bracts without all the fuss. But... with it being pot bound, its dropped  leaves, and I think it will go 'leggy' if I don't re pot it soon. The question is.... When?
If I do it now, will it suffer over Christmas, or should I leave it until the new year?

[DD.]

Buy another one you tight s*d!

             

[Parsnip]

What do you propose to do Bombers, repot it and present it to her all withered  as if it's new one......?

Like DD has said buy her a new one, remember it might make all the difference to your pressie at Christmas... ... Ahem...

[Bombers]

What do you propose to do Bombers, repot it and present it to her all withered  as if it's new one......?

Like DD has said buy her a new one, remember it might make all the difference to your pressie at Christmas... ... Ahem...

NO.. there's a credit crunch on you know!

[DD.]

You'll get a crunch in the credits if you don't!

[Bombers]

You'll get a crunch in the credits if you don't!

    O.K I get the message. :salut:

[sawnee]

Stick to your guns Bomber, or if not take one earing back and buy a new plant and a new pot for the old one with the money      

[DD.]

If you go to the store that Parsnip didn't mention, you can help yourself to 650g of Long Clawson Blue stilton for just over 2 quid at the same time!

So, I'm told, anyway.