Involves the physical removal of the apical meristem of the plant.

The period during which the plants are encouraged to product flower buds.

Potted plant that is closely associated with Christmas in the United States and has showy bracts colored deep red, pink, white, speckled, or yellow.

The period when the grower encourages the plant to grow roots and leaves.

Branches that develop as a result of pinching.

Indicates they respond to changes in the temperature.

The stage when the bracts color and the flowers open prior to sale.

Means they respond to the day length.

Modified leaves

If you pinch a poinsettia it will produce one flower.

What stage of production do we pinch poinsettias?

Thrips are the only major pest for poinsettias.

What can happen to the poinsettia if too much light is given to the poinsettia in the flower bud development stage?