191 - The Remarkable Journey of Poinsettias: From Mexican Forests to Christmas Icons - Dr. Jim Faust
Dr. Jim Faust tells interesting true poinsettia stories from their discovery to your own enjoyment at Christmas.
One story involves searching out wild poinsettias in the middle of two drug cartel controlled territories. Jim is a professor of Floriculture Physiology at Clemson University in South Carolina. He does research on greenhouse production of various flowering crops, teaches hydroponics, and greenhouse production courses.
He grew his first poinsettia crop in 1986. This is Episode 191 - The Remarkable Journey of Poinsettias: From Mexican Forests to Christmas Icons" - with Dr. Jim Faust and Encore Remix presentation on the Garden Question podcast.
Chapter Time Line00:00 Introduction to The Garden Question Podcast
00:38 The Fascinating History of Poinsettias
01:15 Jim Faust's Poinsettia Stories
02:19 Joel Poinsett and the Early Days of Poinsettias
05:18 The Journey of Poinsettias to Europe
07:26 Shipping Plants in the 1800s
10:06 Poinsettias in the Late 1800s
12:14 The Evolution of Poinsettias in the 1900s
13:48 The Rise of Poinsettias as a Christmas Flower
15:28 Challenges and Innovations in Poinsettia Cultivation
22:31 Expanding the Poinsettia Market Beyond Christmas
24:57 The Science Behind Poinsettia Flowering
28:06 Home Care Tips for Poinsettias
30:21 The Development of Modern Poinsettia Varieties
34:38 Horticulturists' Excitement: Stealing Pollen
35:23 The Mystery of Free Branching Poinsettias
36:22 The Secret Grafting Technique
39:06 Scientific Discoveries and Phytoplasma
42:36 The Poinsettia Propagation Process
47:38 Challenges in Poinsettia Cultivation
49:57 Exploring Poinsettias in Their Native Habitat
55:13 Modern Breeding and Bio-Piracy Concerns
59:26 Consumer Tips for Selecting Poinsettias
01:02:04 Debunking Poinsettia Myths
01:03:23 Conclusion and Contact Information
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