how to take care of poinsettia plants after christmas

After Christmas, poinsettias can be taken care of by keeping them away from drafts, watering only when the soil is dry, and pruning the stems back to 6 inches once the danger of frost has passed. Poinsettias should be fertilized every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer, and should be placed in a bright area with indirect sunlight. Poinsettias should not be pruned again until the following fall, when they can be cut back to 4 inches to encourage new growth.