How to Revive a Dying Poinsettia

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure it's in a big enough pot so the roots have enough room.

   Don't worry if it doesn't have many leaves left.
   
   They will grow back, but until then it will be just fine. ,, If you can poke your finger into one of the drainage holes on the bottom and not feel moisture, water it with about 3/4 of a cup of water (they like mist, for the record).
   
   Also with your finger or a rod of some sort pull out one pistol or stamen from each bract; this increases color in your plant This will end up making your plant look like a stick for a while, due to the pulling of the dead leaves, but this is perfectly natural.
   
   Then you can choose to put it in a dark place for 24 hours, followed by 24 hours of light (this is optional, it just adds color to the Bracts and helps with flower production
   - increasing bracts (colored leafs). , Not in direct light at first, however.
   
   Ease it in.
   
   If you live anywhere north of 40° N latitude (think Denver), only keep it out from around July 20
   - Aug 18th. , By now the leaves should've changed color, too.
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   Step 2: Pick off the dead leaves.

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   Step 3: Put the plant in a well-lit place that's warm.

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   Step 4: Make sure that your poinsettia is well hydrated at ALL times.

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   Step 5: After the last frost

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   Step 6: put it outside.

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   Step 7: Bring it in when winter comes and the leaves should have grown back.

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