{"id":7058,"date":"2023-10-23T07:00:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T05:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starsforeurope.com\/en\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=7058"},"modified":"2025-07-15T13:34:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T11:34:25","slug":"how-poinsettias-brighten-up-autumn","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/starsforeurope.com\/en\/blog\/how-poinsettias-brighten-up-autumn\/","title":{"rendered":"Poinsettias as autumn decoration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h2 id=\"welche-h\u00e4ngegefae\u00dfe-gibt-es\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do poinsettias make ideal autumn decorations?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Poinsettias are perfect for autumn decoration for several reasons: <\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Poinsettias come in many shades.<\/strong> Colours have a positive influence on your mood. Red, for example, has an invigorating effect and gives you energy, while pink awakens your gentle side. Apricot tones make for a relaxing environment and, with a little yellow around, you&#8217;ll immediately look to the future with more optimism. In autumn, as the days get shorter and your mood might feel lower, poinsettias are the perfect remedy for down days and autumn blues.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Poinsettias bring a touch of nature into your home and reduce stress.<\/strong> Varieties in blush tones particularly, create a feeling of comfort. This is a blessing on grey, wet autumn days when you spend more time at home.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starsforeurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/09\/2021-poinsettia-01000-boho-green-living-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starsforeurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/09\/2023-poinsettia-04000.contemporary-autumn-living-08.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>With poinsettias, you can create beautiful <a href=\"#diy-idea-poinsettia-in-cosy-woollen-coat\">DIY and decoration ideas<\/a>. <\/strong>Just try it and see. Our ideas are easy to make and guaranteed to boost your mood. Being creative makes you happy, we promise.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Poinsettias work well in any living space with any style of interior.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Poinsettias are easy to look after. <\/strong>With the right care, they\u2019ll enhance your home well into the New Year.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Want to know what to look for when choosing poinsettias? Click here for our blogs on <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/tips-for-buying-poinsettias\/\">buying poinsettias<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/how-to-care-for-your-poinsettia-properly\/\">the perfect care tips<\/a> . Or just watch our video on the subject. It&#8217;s called <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yjnC9RjKMbo?si=dmIEUGDFX86AmrX-\">How to care for your poinsettia correctly<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When and where to buy poinsettias in autumn colours?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Classic poinsettias<\/strong> are usually available from <strong>the end of October<\/strong>. They come in many colours, sizes and growth forms. Among them are shades such as apricot, creamy white, yellow, salmon, rose or cinnamon, which are perfect for decorating in autumn. <br \/><br \/>These poinsettias have names such as &#8220;Autumn Leaves&#8221;, &#8220;Cinnamon Star&#8221;, &#8220;Lemon Snow&#8221; or &#8220;Wintersun&#8221;. Growers don&#8217;t produce many poinsettias in these warm autumnal tones, so your best chance of getting these coveted plants is at the beginning of the poinsettia season (late October to early November) <strong>in specialist retailers.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starsforeurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/09\/2023-poinsettia-02000-cottagecore-charm-08.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decor and DIY ideas with poinsettias<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With these stars of autumn and Christmas, you can create beautiful <strong>decor ideas and DIY projects<\/strong>. Be inspired. Then let your imagination take over for your own autumn decoration ideas with a plant that, until now, you really only knew as a symbol of Christmas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starsforeurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/09\/2023-poinsettia-03150-diy-cosy-knitwear-vase-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h3 id=\"diy-idea-poinsettia-in-cosy-woollen-coat\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIY idea: poinsettia in cosy woollen coat<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Got any scruffy old <strong>planters<\/strong>? Then give them <strong>a fluffy overcoat<\/strong>. For this upcycling idea, you&#8217;ll need disused planters, old clothes with a cosy cuddle factor, scissors, a glue gun, hot glue,buttons and poinsettias.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to do it: Cut out sections of the clothing to fit the circumference of your planters, glue each section to a planter with hot glue and decorate them with buttons. If you have a piece of a sleeve, you can just pull it over the planter. Put the poinsettia inside and you&#8217;re done! <br \/><br \/>Tip: A candle also looks great in a jar with a wool cover, but never leave it burning unattended.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p>This homemade flower swing is a fantastic feature you can easily make yourself. You&#8217;ll need three wooden hangers with crossbars, a cordless drill, screws, cords and sturdy twine. Our DIY instructions show you how.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcycling idea: DIY poinsettia flower swing<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This homemade flower swing is a fantastic feature you can easily make yourself. You&#8217;ll need three wooden hangers with crossbars, a cordless drill, screws, cords and sturdy twine.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starsforeurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/09\/2021-poinsettia-diy-06130-diy-coat-hanger-plant-swing-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starsforeurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/09\/2021-poinsettia-01000-boho-green-living-08.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mini poinsettia bowl<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>A bowl <\/strong>planted with mini poinsettias makes a great feature. Combine apricot, pink and salmon mini poinsettias with ornamental foliage plants such as oxalis triangularis, painted leaf begonias (Begonia Rex) and calathea. <strong>Anyone can pull this off<\/strong> and it looks great, doesn\u2019t it?<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table decoration or gift idea: autumn poinsettia bouquet<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With <strong>cut poinsettias<\/strong> you can create special bouquets and arrangements\u00a0 for your home or as a gift for family or friends. In this gorgeous <strong>autumn bouquet<\/strong>, cut poinsettias have been combined with pine branches, eucalyptus and various dried florals, such as coloured asparagus. <br \/><br \/>Want to know how to make cut poinsettias last? <br \/><br \/>Take a look at our blog &#8220;<a href=\"\/en\/blog\/live-your-decorative-dreams-using-poinsettias-as-cut-flowers\/\">Poinsettias as cut flowers<\/a>&#8220;.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starsforeurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/09\/2023-poinsettia-02000-cottagecore-charm-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starsforeurope.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/09\/2023-poinsettia-02000-cottagecore-charm-34.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Happy Halloween with poinsettias<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Poinsettias are a perfect colour match for the traditional pumpkins in Halloween decorations. Look for matching planters in specialist retailers.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you think poinsettias are only meant for the festive season? 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