While poinsettia make a suitable indoor plant, you can opt to put them outside in a shaded area of bright, indirect light and in temperatures of fifty degrees or more.

Poinsettias have a natural cycle of bloom that lasts about two to four months, but with proper care, you can maintain a healthy plant year after year. When the leaves have yellowed, gradually draw back the amount of watering you give them, until finally storing them in a cool, dark area until Springtime. Then you can rehome them in weaker fertilizer and resume your typical poinsettia care.

Poinsettias are sensitive to temperatures and need constant warmth so place them in an area where they can receive bright morning sun, and a less direct afternoon sun.