Além de ser a flor de férias mais comumente distinguido de todas, a poinsettia Natal é também a mais famosa fábrica de Natal em vaso, com milhares sendo vendidos em todo Brazil the United Kingdom and the United States annually.
Famous for his name as "the flower of Christmas," "lobster flower" or "Mexican flame leaf, the poinsettia has a very colorful story mode back to the ancient Aztec people, who considers the plant as a sign of purity. Several hundred years later, the Christians believed in Mexico its star-shaped leaves is a sign of the Star of Bethlehem which led Joseph and Mary to the stable where Jesus was born. And this, together with the fact that the plant was always in full bloom during the Christmas period, helped people relate them to the holiday, and why they are in use during this special time of year to decorate .
Poinsettias also have a place in the Mexican tale that tells why the plants are typically red flowers known as Christmas. Long ago, a poor child was said to be traveling along a road on Christmas Eve to church troubled that he had no gift to offer the baby Jesus on his birthday. He highlighted some weeds growing along the sides of the road and brought to the church where the parishioners said that any gift given by modest love was enough, soon the weeds turned into a colorful red and green leaves, making people to call It's a Christmas miracle.
Currently, the dairy plant can be found in a number of different colors besides the traditional red Christmas. The plant naturally blooms in shades of cream, pale, lemon yellow, pink and peach, both branded and white gold over its leaves, which are mistakenly called flowers, but are actually the upper leaves of the plant known as bracts.
Contrary to popular belief, the poinsettia, or any part of the whole plant is poisonous. Scientific studies conducted by various units, such as Ohio State University or Carnegie Mellon University and Children's Hospital, both in Pittsburgh, found no toxic substance linked to the plant.
Although the question of the poisonous plant is already resolved and clarified, the flower is not intended to be eaten by humans or animals, as this can cause a cat or dog to have a stomach ache after consuming a number of them. However, there is no need for owners of pet to steer clear of enjoying the splendor of the poinsettia at Christmas for fear of unintentional poisoning.
In honor of the great man who first introduced the plan already well known to the country on December 12 has been proclaimed as National Poinsettia Day in the United States, marking the date of death of Joel R. Poinsett. In addition to the factory Christmas bears his name, fascinating enough, Poinsett was also given credit to the founding of the Smithsonian Institution.
Since its Christmas season, why not buy a beautiful appearance Poinsettia and have it planted in a pot and placed sills. There is a wide variety of Christmas Poinsettia plants available anywhere in the world .