Do poinsettias have red cholorophyll?

No, the red color in poinsettias is from a pigment called anthocyanin, which at low pH looks red or dark orange. There is still chlorophyll in poinsettia leaves, and it's green. read more

No, the red color in poinsettias is from a pigment called anthocyanin, which at low pH looks red or dark orange. There is still chlorophyll in poinsettia leaves, and it's green. At high light there is no real difference in photosynthetic efficiency between a red poinsettia leaf and a hypothetical green one. read more

Once your poinsettia has finished its bloom after the holidays and he leaves have fallen off, do not just toss it out!! This is the natural dormancy period for your poinsettia. Place your poinsettia in a cool dry and dark area during this dormancy period. When spring has arrived, water the poinsettia for the first time since the leaves had fallen off. read more

Poinsettias have also been called the lobster flower and the flame-leaf flower, due to the red color. Poinsettias received their name in the United States in honor of Joel Roberts Poinsett, who introduced the plant into the country in 1828. Poinsett was a botanist, physician and the first United States Ambassador to Mexico. read more