The traditional Christmas tree attracts a lot of attention on New Year's and Christmas nights. But there is a flower that is also popular these holidays. This poinsettia is a Christmas star with a touching and beautiful legend.
Blooming poinsettia
Poinsettia is a flower that has been known to people since ancient times. It is also called the most beautiful euphorbia. The birthplace of poinsettia is Mexico. This shrub grows up to four meters tall. In winter, the leaves fall off and the branches are covered with red flowers. Blooming poinsettia looks just mesmerizing at this moment. The Aztecs told a wonderful legend about a young goddess in love with an earthly youth. After he died, the goddess's heart tore apart and dyed the poinsettia flowers red.
In the life of Europeans, Christmas poinsettia appeared after the discovery of America. And they had their own legend about poinsettia. She talked about a little orphan boy who dreamed of parents. He decided to ask Christ about it. The boy wanted to lay flowers on the altar, but he had no money. And then he began to collect weeds, which turned into beautiful poinsettia flowers in churches. The boy found his parents. And poinsettia has become a traditional symbol of Christmas.
Christmas poinsettia
The fashion for poinsettia came to us from Europe. In Russia, this beautiful flower was immediately used as a New Year and Christmas decor in apartments and houses. Just at this time, a blooming poinsettia appears on the shelves of flower shops, because the period of its flowering falls on December and January. Someone uses it instead of a miniature Christmas tree, while someone just makes a tabletop composition for a festive table.
Place the poinsettia pot on a small tray. Add different sizes of gold Christmas toys. Tie the poinsettia pot with a red or gold ribbon. Fix the little Santa Claus on a barbecue stick and insert into the ground. Place the composition in the center of the festive table. If the number of invitees exceeds eight people, you need to make two compositions.
Blooming poinsettia looks very beautiful next to natural wood materials - tree bark, dried roots or branches. Cut the branches of any shrub into equal lengths and secure with double-sided tape around the flowerpot.
Poinsettia as a gift
Christmas poinsettia is a great gift for friends and family. If you are visiting, feel free to buy a poinsettia as a gift. Especially those who love flowers will be glad to her. Caring for her is simple. The main thing is not to throw it away after it has faded. Leave it dormant, limiting watering, and it will delight everyone with its lush and magnificent flowering.
