Poinsettia
Estimated value as of 2026 · Standard-size poinsettias (6-8 inches tall) typically cost $12-$25 at major U.S. garden centers during peak season; mid-point average of $18 reflects typical retail pricing outside peak holiday season.
A festive potted flowering plant with colorful bracts in red, pink, white, or burgundy, commonly purchased as holiday décor.
Fun fact Poinsettias are the most popular holiday plant in the United States, and prices drop sharply after Christmas to $5-$12 from late December through early January.
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