Never leave a poinsettia in a cold car while you finish other shopping.
When shopping for a poinsettia, look past the bright bracts (the colored leaves) and check the details: buy live poinsettia plants
Plants kept in plastic or paper sleeves for too long often deteriorate due to lack of air circulation and trapped ethylene gas. Never leave a poinsettia in a cold car
Leaves should be dark green down to the soil line. Avoid plants with wilting, yellowing, or dropping leaves. or dropping leaves. Once inside
Once inside, remove the sleeve so the plant can breathe. Care and Maintenance