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Joel Roberts Poinsett was the first United States Ambassador to Mexico being appointed by President John Quincy Adams in the 1820's. At the time of his appointment, Mexico was involved in a civil war. Because of his interest in botany he introduced the American Elm into Mexico. During his stay in Mexico he wandered the countryside looking for new plant species. In 1828 he found a beautiful shrub with large red flowers growing next to a road. He took cuttings from the plant and brought them back to his greenhouse in South Carolina. Even though Poinsett had an outstanding career as a United States Congressman and as an ambassador he will always be remembered for introducing the poinsettia into the United States.
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∙ 9y agoCuetlaxochitl is the first known original name for the poinsettia. The plant in question (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is native to Guatemala and Mexico, where it is known to have been called by the above-mentioned name by the Nahuatl language speakers of the eighth century onward.
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When do red poinsettias bloom?
Red Poinsettias bloom in the cool, dark times of the year, when nights are long. Poinsettias require darkness and dryness to grow, as sunlight and excess water can damage the plants.
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What country does poinsettias plant originate?
mexico
What countries did poinsettias firrt arrive?
Poinsettias originate from Mexico and Central America. There scientific name is Euphorbia Pulcherrima but are commonly know as poinsettas. They came to the United States in 1825, and were introduced by a Joel Roberts Poinsett who was the United States Minister to Mexico.
How do you use poinsettias in a sentence?
Thank you for watering my poinsettias.
Are poinsettias endangered?
No
Where did poinsettias orginate?
Mexico.
Which country are poinsettias from?
From Mexico
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When do red poinsettias bloom?
Red Poinsettias bloom in the cool, dark times of the year, when nights are long. Poinsettias require darkness and dryness to grow, as sunlight and excess water can damage the plants.
Why are poinsettias called flores de nochebuena?
Poinsettias are called flores de nochebuena because they are flowers that are beautiful at night.
What is the pH of Poinsettias?
5.6 - 6.4
Who brought poinsettas to the US?
Poinsettias were brought into the United States by Joel Robert Poinsett in 1825. He brought this plant from Mexico, where poinsettias are native plant or shrub that can grow to 15 feet in height .Poinsettias are usually associated with the Christmas season.
What is the point of having poinsettias?
They are lovely and bright.
