Poinsettias have a long and interesting history, becoming the No. 1 indoor potted plant grown in the world today.
The many new varieties and colors produced each year keep them at the forefront as a Christmas season plant.
In the northern hemisphere, however, they are a very long crop for growers and require a great deal of labor and energy to produce.
A huge amount of research and breeding work has been done to develop new varieties that can not only finish in cooler temperatures, but also be more durable to survive both indoors and out.
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