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The Ecke family popularized the introduction and incorporation of poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) into the home and the office for the Christmas holidays.
Specifically, the Ecke family descends from immigrants who left Magdeburg, Germany in order to settle ultimately in the area of Hollywood, California in the very early 20th century century. The family became involved in growing, promoting and selling poinsettias. Also early on, the family's members realized the possibilities for popularizing poinsettias as Christmas plants because of their late bloom and bright colors in time of the end-of-the-year holidays.
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What countries did poinsettias firrt arrive?
Poinsettias originate from Mexico and Central America. There scientific name is Euphorbia Pulcherrima but are commonly know as poinsettas. They came to the United States in 1825, and were introduced by a Joel Roberts Poinsett who was the United States Minister to Mexico.
How do you use poinsettias in a sentence?
Thank you for watering my poinsettias.
Are poinsettias endangered?
No
From which country and which time period did poinsettias spread worldwide?
From Mexico poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) were introduced into the United States of America in the 19th century, and from the United States poinsettias spread worldwide in the 20th century.Specifically, poinsettias are native to southwestern Mexico. Despite European settlement of the Americas from the 15th century onwards, poinsettias remained unknown outside their native range. But in the 19th century Joel Roberts Poinsett (March 2, 1774 - December 12, 1851) changed all that during the course of his diplomatic career as Special Envoy of 1822-1823 and as first U.S. Minister of 1825-1830 in Mexico. Poinsett became the first person known to introduce poinsettias north of the U.S.-Mexico border.In the 20th century, the Ecke family of Magdeburg, Germany immigrated to the U.S. They settled in the area of Hollywood, California and started up a successful cut-flower business. They decided to specialize in growing, promoting and selling poinsettias. From their California ranch poinsettias became known and were sold worldwide in the 20th century.
Where did poinsettias orginate?
Mexico.
Which country are poinsettias from?
From Mexico
What is piousness for dogs?
poinsettias
When do red poinsettias bloom?
Red Poinsettias bloom in the cool, dark times of the year, when nights are long. Poinsettias require darkness and dryness to grow, as sunlight and excess water can damage the plants.
How were poinsettias introduced into the United States?
As botanical specimens poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) first were introduced into the United States of America.Specifically, poinsettias first arrived north of the U.S.-Mexico border in 1828. They were sent by Joel Roberts Poinsett (March 2, 1774 - December 12, 1851) to his own greenhouses in South Carolina and to those of select botanist friends. While serving as first U.S. Minister to Mexico in the period 1825-1830, Poinsett had discovered the plant growing in the wild in its native southwest Mexican homeland. As an expert botanist, Poinsett was impressed by the plant's late bloom and determined to correct his compatriots' ignorance of the plant's existence.
Why are poinsettias called flores de nochebuena?
Poinsettias are called flores de nochebuena because they are flowers that are beautiful at night.
What is the pH of Poinsettias?
5.6 - 6.4
Who brought poinsettas to the US?
Poinsettias were brought into the United States by Joel Robert Poinsett in 1825. He brought this plant from Mexico, where poinsettias are native plant or shrub that can grow to 15 feet in height .Poinsettias are usually associated with the Christmas season.
