Poinsettia ‘Love you Pink’ (small single plant)

Poinsettia ‘Love You Pink’ is a beautiful, modern cultivar of the classic holiday poinsettia, known for its soft blush-pink bracts instead of the usual red.

Overview

• Scientific name: Euphorbia pulcherrima

• Cultivar: Love You Pink

• Type: Decorative holiday plant, ornamental foliage

• Bract color: Pastel pink to rosy pink, often with soft gradients

• True flowers: Small yellow cyathia in the center (bracts are not real flowers)

Care Guide

Light

• Bright, indirect light.

• Avoid direct afternoon sun—pink bracts may fade or scorch.

Water

• Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry.

• Do not let it sit in water—poinsettias hate soggy soil.

Humidity

• Medium humidity is ideal; avoid placing near heaters or AC vents.

Temperature

• Prefers 18–24°C.

• Keep away from drafts—cold shock can cause leaf drop.

Soil

• Well-draining soil mix: houseplant mix + perlite or cocopeat.

Fertilizer

• Feed lightly every 2–3 weeks during growth season (Feb–Sep).

• Do not fertilize while in bloom (Oct–Jan).

To Keep the Pink Bracts Longer

• Maintain stable temperatures.

• Provide bright light.

• Avoid overwatering.

• Keep away from ethylene sources (spoiling fruits nearby!).

Poinsettias need short-day treatment to re-color:

• For 8–10 weeks in Oct–Nov, give the plant complete darkness for 14 hours nightly + bright light in the day.

• After this, pink bracts should return.