Celebrate National Poinsettia Day with Festive Colour
12 December is National Poinsettia Day, celebrating the beloved festive plant in all its colourful varieties. From décor inspiration to care tips, poinsettias offer affordable beauty, tradition and modern style for every home.
National Poinsettia Day, celebrated on 12 December, offers the perfect moment to celebrate the world’s favourite festive houseplant. Loved by all generations, poinsettias signal the approach of Christmas with colour, character and an unmistakable seasonal charm.
With roots in Mexico and Guatemala, poinsettias have been cherished for centuries and long associated with Christmas tradition. Breeding advances now mean the classic velvety red sits alongside a dazzling palette of pinks, apricots, yellows, whites and variegated forms, giving every home a perfect festive match.
Their versatility in interior décor is a major part of their appeal. Whether your style is mid-century, Scandi chic, cottagecore or contemporary minimalism, there is a poinsettia to enhance the mood. Miniature varieties add festive touches to wreaths and tablescapes, while larger specimens create instant seasonal centrepieces.
The history behind the plant adds another layer of celebration. Originally used by the Aztecs for dyes and remedies, poinsettias later became known as the ‘Flowers of the Holy Night’. Their link to Christmas deepened in the 19th century when Joel Roberts Poinsett introduced them to the United States, leading to the establishment of National Poinsettia Day in his honour.
Gifting a poinsettia on 12 December remains a cherished tradition, offering a thoughtful, affordable way to mark the season while also supporting local growers, florists and garden centres during a quieter trading period. For many, it has become an essential part of winter festivities across the UK and Europe.
Despite their exotic origins, poinsettias are easy to care for with the right approach. Warm, draught-free rooms, gentle watering and soft light keep them thriving well into the new year. Products such as Lechuza self-watering planters and PON mineral substrate help maintain ideal moisture levels, ensuring your poinsettia remains a star feature well beyond Christmas.
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