The magnificent beauty of the Christmas star

The poinsettia is one of the most sought-after flowers for the holidays. Its strong red color and star-shaped shape simply beckon us to have it in our homes.

The plant originates from Mexico and Guatemala, and has become popular for the holidays thanks to its velvety red leaves.

It blooms before Christmas and while in this phase it should be kept at a slightly lower temperature of 12 to 14 degrees.

It's a good idea to place it in a bright place (near a window) and where the air is humid.

Although the red variety is the most popular and widespread, there are more than 1000 species of Poinsettia in the world.

It is available in white, cream, pink, purple, orange, yellow, as well as in two-tone and multi-tone versions.

The colored parts of the flower are actually leaves, and it can reach a record height of 4.5 meters.

Here's what its festive, opulent beauty could look like in your home.