Poinsettia Plant

I know some people say that but they are REALLY poisonous... they are in the Euphorbia Genus and as such have a toxic milky sap. One species of Euphorbia (snow on the mountain) is so toxic that bees that visit the flower produce toxic honey *shudder* (this information comes to you via my teen son who is learned in plants) I do like the looks of poinsettia, though, I do not have them around the house due to their toxicity. I think it is interesting that the colorful part is not the flower but modified leaves (bracts) the actual flowers are the small yellow "things" in the center just like Dogwood blossoms. my son scares me he tells me that the japanese yew plant can kill you with the poison from one leaf!!! and a peanut sized piece of water hemlock stem is enough to kill you!

With me it is more of a love/hate relationship. At times I think they really are very pretty, but they have a goofy name and I dislike the idea that they are too tied to just one holiday. I never tire of Amaryllis though, even though they are somewhat seasonal, too.

Oops! Ahem, I like them. I like the different kinds and colors. I have almost figured out how to carry them over for years. Last year a single red one was the only Christmas decoration we had since we dont have room for decorations here. How about Christmas cactus? Do you like them?

I love Poinsettia's Grandmaof2, they just make me feel happy during the holidays. Look up the Poinsettia on wikipedia.com and read what they say about poinsettia's and people with latex allergies. We learn something new each day! Quite interesting. Now, I have to find another pretty plant comment picture to send you for the holidays! Isn't the tree great? Thanks for the great question...take care!

Hi Hun! I think that poinsettias are really pretty, BUT with a dog and a 18 month old in the house that puts EVERYTHING in her mouth I'm not willing to risk it! I have never really liked one enough to actually go by one, unless it has been as a Christmas gift, that's about it! I buy one every year for a friend of mine that is crazy over poinsettias! Luv & Hugzz, PurpleTeddyBear.

Hello my friend...we haven't chatted in awhile and hope things are going better with you and your loved ones. Sorry I cannot say that I hate or dislike poinsettia plants because I associate them with Christmas, my Mom and how much they represent the season to me. My Mom's birthday was Christmas day and she always had poinsettias in the house. So I love them because they remind me of her and how much I miss her. She passed away 4 years ago in April of 2008. I guess I will love this plant as long as I live and our house is full of them. The add so much color during the colder, shorter days in Canada and are a lovely contrast to the organic way that I decorate our home. Lots of acorn wreathes and 'au natural' pieces with not so much glitter is my preference. So the bright red of the flowers is a great accent for our tastes. With having 5 cats and 2 dogs in the house our home is now filled with silk ones rather than the real ones because the animals eat the live ones...but poinsettias and my Mom are Christmas memories I will never give up. Curious though...what makes you hate them? There must be some association somewhere...most of us do not develop our likes and dislikes without a reason. Anyway that is the joy of life we are all entitled to our preferences...isn't it great that our Creator gave us the right to choose...I am thankful for that every day! Anyhow good to be back in touch...best regards to you for the holidays and in the coming year. Raia

When I lived in California I have them in my side yard.They were huge and had a woody stem from living so long..I did love them. When I would go around the side their little faces would smile at me and I always felt cheered by them. So no I don't hate them.... xoxoxox

I think that they are ok. I don't think they are the most beautiful plant, but for some reason they are connected with the Christmas holidays and I do like the color red! So, I guess they are ok with me.

I actually love pointsettia plants but they are highly poisonous especially to pets. Even though years and years ago, I had kitties (still do)..I would sometimes have those plants so I could use in photographic set-ups I did but you can't believe how careful I was..never kept the plant anywhere where the cats could get at it. Now I never get one Here's a listing of a lot of plants poisonous to pets http://www.dogpack.com/health/poisonplants.htm http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.html

well i never really owned one because i never really liked them.i always though they were very tacky looking and just looked funny to me.i mean i love red but just don't love them.pattie

Hi:) I believe they are still poisonious to animals if they eat them and children if they eat a piece.Thats just me though and maybe they want people to buy lot since its the holiday season,haha.I like to look at them but am not that crazy over them at all.Ive bought a couple before but after a week they die on me.Im better with cactuses and plants that do not require alot of water in the house,but am great with outdoor plants,hahaha!Im not buying one:} Peanutjar:)

well there's must be something in it that you don't like about poinsettia... here in the phils., it only blooms in november to december when its cold... whenever folks see its very red petals, the season for christmas is near. well, poisonous or not, like it or not, for sure it was made for some great reason... we don't know yet for now :-)

they remind me of the holidays and that makes me like them a bit but overall, i don't really like plants or flowers that much. but i've heard they were poisonous as well.

They are toxic to all animals. I have been given poinsettas in the past, but I have both cats and dogs and all of them like to eat plants. I do keep a few cat friendly plants such as wheat grass and catnip for them to chew on, but I'd never bring a poinsetta into my house. When I was given one, I donated it to the nursing home next door to where I used to work. I told them to let me know who doesn't have have many visitors and I'd hand deliver it and brighten someone's day. I wound up making a wonderful friend out of a very sweet lady until she passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 103. She outlived both of her kids and her husband.

I quite like the Poinsettia Plant, and here in Australia at this time of year they are very popular as a Christmas table decoration (I suppose because they are green and red). I see in one of the responses that they are supposed to be poisonous yet you heard it on TV that they are not. I guess I will have to research the plany and find out definitely, as I have two small dogs and a very young grandchild at home. If they are poisonous, I wouldn't have one in the house, obviously. Good discussion Grandmaof2, and Happy Birthday again!

I like poinsettia plants and when I get a chance I buy them when they are in season. To me it makes xmas feel more beautiful with a lot of Poinsettia plants around the house.