If you have a poinsettia in your home or office or gave one as a gift this Christmas season, the chances are pretty good it came from Guatemala. According to industry statistics, Guatemala is the top grower of poinsettias in the world, producing 60 million poinsettias annually (80% of the production in the world). The poinsettia, known as pascua in Guatemala, is native to Guatemala and is in bloom from October through March. It can be found in the wild but it is also cultivated in gardens and, like in the United States, it is an integral part of Christmas decorations.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Christmas flowers
If you have a poinsettia in your home or office or gave one as a gift this Christmas season, the chances are pretty good it came from Guatemala. According to industry statistics, Guatemala is the top grower of poinsettias in the world, producing 60 million poinsettias annually (80% of the production in the world). The poinsettia, known as pascua in Guatemala, is native to Guatemala and is in bloom from October through March. It can be found in the wild but it is also cultivated in gardens and, like in the United States, it is an integral part of Christmas decorations.
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Wow, I had NO idea!! Thanks! I wish we could have them but they are supposed to be poison for dogs...Monty eats everything lately so can't take a chance. They are beautiful though!
Must be interesting to see these in bloom at there peak. Might be a trip in the future.
Love Nana
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