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Poinsettia Problem Diagnostic Key - Symptoms / Cause

Plant Structure
Leaves
Bracts

Stems

Roots
Insects
Shipping Related Problems
Problems at the Consumer Level
Leaves with downward orientation after being sleeved
Fading, Leaf Drop, Cyathia Drop
Bruising of Bracts
 
 
 
 
 

 

Depending on varieties
Overly mature plants create more problems
Plants grown too lush tend to suffer more, especially if grown too tight and malnourished
 
 
 
 

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