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mogga wrote:
On Fri, 27 Dec 2013 14:38:22 +0000, rbel wrote:
On Fri, 27 Dec 2013 13:47:53 +0000, Fuschia
wrote:
On Fri, 27 Dec 2013 13:25:11 +0000, Jim S wrote:

Looking at the scores of unsold poinsettias in my local supermarket, it
made me wonder what % of the world's poinsettias actually get sold.

and how many of those received as gifts are looked after and not
thrown out at New Year.

I don't know but probably the great majority. Not very keen on them.
however about 30 years ago I saw one that was really spectacular and
quite unforgettable. It was located in a private garden on the
eastern outskirts of Chania in Crete and it was at least 10 feet tall
with a 15 feet spread. I must see if I can dig up a photo.

How hardy are they?
My mum has got two.

They aren't. They aren't anything like as delicate as many house
plants, or some references say, but are not at all hardy.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.