Dec 30, 2025 · "As long as nighttime temperatures stay above about 50°F, poinsettias can tolerate being outdoors," Aviles says. Surprisingly, cold isn't usually what kills them.

Dec 11, 2024 · If your poinsettias are planted outside too early and encounter freezing temperatures, you run the risk of killing your plant. With that said, the best temperatures for a poinsettia to thrive in …

Dec 31, 2024 · The wildly fluctuating temperatures in most regions of North America are not friendly to growing poinsettias outdoors 12 months a year, but with a little plant know-how and a keen eye on …

Jul 27, 2025 · Poinsettia plants are highly sensitive to cold temperatures and should not be left outside in conditions below 50°F, as this can lead to leaf drop and plant death. When exposed to freezing …

Dec 19, 2024 · 'Poinsettias thrive outdoors across US hardiness zones nine to zone 11, if you're in a spot where temperatures don't drop below 50°F,' says gardening expert Valeria Nyman. Native to …

Dec 17, 2023 · The Short Answer Yes. Poinsettias can grow outdoors year-round in climate zones 9-11. In cooler climates, they need to be brought indoors when the temperature falls below 50°F, or they …

Apr 21, 2021 · If you live in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12, you can begin poinsettia care outdoors. Just be sure that cold temperatures in your area don’t drop below …

Jul 25, 2025 · If you want to place a grown poinsettia outdoors around the holiday for festive outdoor Christmas decor, make sure the temperatures are not below 50 degrees and that they’re brought …

Nov 17, 2023 · Yes, poinsettias can live outside in the summer as long as temperatures remain above 45°F. Just be sure to slowly acclimate them to the full sun so the leaves don’t burn.

Nov 4, 2022 · Speaking of which, 50°F is the minimum temperature that you should keep in mind for outdoor exposure. A poinsettia will drop its leaves prematurely when it’s colder than 50°F out, while …