**Scientific Name** Euphorbia pulcherrima (Euphorbus' most beautiful plant) **Common Name** Poinsettia, Flor de Pascua (Flower of Easter), Christmas flower, Christmas star **Origin** Native to Central America, especially S. Mexico **Description** The Poinsettia's Latin name really hits the mark! Its striking colouring is found not in flowers but in the bright leaves (a specialised type of leaf known as a 'bract') which surround the much smaller flowers. Ranging from bright red to pale pink to whit to a mixture of the two, it is the poinsettia's colouring which has earned it a place at the heart of the Christmas season. They became associated with the season thanks to their resemblance to stars and have remained a winter staple thanks to their stunning colour and beauty. What better centrepiece could there be for your table heaving with food or surrounded by leftovers? And the best part is, with the right care, this one can last until next year and beyond! **Light** Bright, indirect lig