Beyond Red: What’s Next for Poinsettias
February 18, 2026
With consumers on the lookout for holiday crops, here are plant production tips for growers to keep their late-season poinsettias healthy.
In a new collection of videos, Beekenkamp Plants demonstrates its drop testing methods on the Superstars Petunia series.
With poinsettia production already beginning across North America, ONfloriculture provides production tips for this seasonal plant.
Sarah Jandricic of OMAFRA looks at Lewis mite biocontrol and chemical pest control options to prevent poinsettia damage.
Nancy Rechicigl of Syngenta looks at strategies to protect greenhouse ornamentals from diseases and insects during the summer season.
Performed by Dr. Xunzhong Zhang of Virginia Tech, the trials on poinsettias show beneficial changes to plant health, color, and rooting.
Plantpeddler’s Mike Gooder and Stacy Bryant speak on the evolving landscape and current state of poinsettia breeding.
Editor Brian Sparks gives readers a preview of what to expect in the February 2025 issue of Greenhouse Grower in this short video.
Plantpeddler’s appetite for new and exciting poinsettia varieties takes its most recent trial to new heights with a few fun twists.
Plantpeddler has put together a highlight video of key selections and details from its 2024 Poinsettia Variety Day in early December.
The results of the 2024 poinsettia trials at Mitchell’s Nursery were separated into four categories, along with three overall favorites.
At numerous trial locations, including Lucas Greenhouses and Plantpeddler, Dümmen Orange introduced new poinsettia varieties.
Hosted on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, this year’s Poinsettia Variety Day saw great attendance, awards, and trial results.