Vibrant creativity with free poinsettia coloring pages for kids. These 20 detailed black and white line drawings are perfect for anyone who loves these beautiful flowers.
Poinsettias are flowers that originated in Mexico but have since become popular worldwide. While they come in many colors, they’re most well-known for their bright red version.
This red color has made them popular as decorations around Christmas and other festive occasions, but they’re a perfect choice for pretty much any occasion or setting.
These pages feature poinsettias drawn in any style you can imagine, from detailed and realistic to cartoony and simple.
Poinsettias also have some interesting aspects to them that you may not have known before, and I will share some facts for you to read as you color.
20 Free Poinsettia Coloring Pages To Print And Color
1. Smiling Cartoon Poinsettia Coloring PDF
The first design we will encounter in this collection shows off poinsettias in a whole new light! I’ve never seen them looking as cute as this, and some colors will finish them off nicely. Something many people don’t know about poinsettias is that the red ‘petals’ are actually special leaves called bracts. The little yellow part at the center is the actual flower.
2. Detailed Poinsettia Bloom
Poinsettias have beautiful layered leaves, mostly in a bright and vivid red. There are some other strains that have been cultivated to have colors like white or pink, but red is the true classic!
3. Kawaii Poinsettia
The Japanese Kawaii style makes everything better! It suits this poinsettia so well and makes it look just too adorable. If I were coloring this one, I would use some bright colored felt-tip pens or markers to make the colors pop.
4. Poinsettia With Snowflakes
As mentioned before, poinsettias are often used as decorations around Christmas. There are already some snowflakes in the background here, but you could draw some more symbols like bells or Christmas trees to make it even more Christmas-y!
5. Mandala Poinsettia Design
I think that mandalas and flowers are a match made in heaven, as mandalas are meant to be calm and relaxing, two traits which flowers have! When coloring this page, try to get into a calm and meditative space and see where the colors take you while not overthinking it.
6. Poinsettia And Holly Arrangement
There are more Christmas vibes for you to enjoy on this page, as a poinsettia has been combined with a holly plant. Poinsettias originally came from Mexico, and they were introduced to the US in 1828 by Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first ambassador to Mexico. As you could probably guess, the flower was also named after him.
7. Poinsettia Border Frame For Cards
There are so many different possibilities for this design! Not only can you decide how you will color the flowers, but there is also space for you to write a lovely message. This would be an incredible card to present to someone in your life.
8. Poinsettia Bouquet
What a stunning bouquet of poinsettias there is on this page! This is a pretty design, but a challenging one to color. Instead of using just one shade of red, try to incorporate different shades into the smaller details of the flowers.
9. Poinsettia Centerpiece With Candles
The spirit of Christmas has once again been captured on the page. While there are already some great details, you could draw a few more things that remind you of Christmas.
10. Poinsettia Cluster With Berries Coloring Sheet
What a beautiful arrangement! The poinsettias have been paired with some berries for a stunning display. Will you use classic red for the leaves, or will you create a more unique kind of poinsettia?
11. Realistic Poinsettia
This poinsettia is flowing in the breeze, and all it needs now are some colors. Despite how beautiful they are, poinsettias don’t have much of an aroma. They do produce a white sap which has a plant-like smell.
12. Poinsettia Flower Easy Design
I want to make sure that everyone has something to enjoy, so this design is perfect for kids or people who want a stress-free, simple poinsettia to color.
13. Poinsettia Flower Christmas Card
This design would be perfect either as a Christmas card or a poster to hang up around the festive season!
14. Poinsettia In A Winter Scene
The snow is falling, and while it is beautiful, it’s not good for the poinsettias! They prefer warmer climates and won’t last long in snow.
15. Poinsettia In A Hanging Basket
A hanging basket of flowers is the perfect choice to instantly beautify an area, and poinsettias are a perfect choice to have in the basket!
16. Poinsettia In A Vase
Choosing a vase for flowers is a tricky task, as you want it to complement the flowers. What color do you think would best suit the vase holding these poinsettias?
17. Poinsettia Wreath With Bells
A poinsettia wreath is such an amazing idea, and it’s brought to life here! Will you add some more Christmas elements?
18. Realistic Poinsettia In A Garden
What a pair of pretty poinsettias! There is some room in the background, and you could draw some garden details. It could even be made to look like your own yard or flower garden.
19. Simple Poinsettia In A Flowerpot
Sometimes, it’s good to keep things simple. This design of a poinsettia in a flowerpot is simple but also open to many different color choices and extra details. One idea would be to draw and color a big ribbon around the flowerpot.
20. Single Poinsettia Close-Up Coloring Page
Let’s finish things off with a detailed close-up! Some colored pens or pencils may be needed for the details on this one. There is a misconception that poinsettias are poisonous, but this is not the case. However, that white sap I mentioned earlier can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions.After You Color Your Poinsettia Pages
- Create a flower bouquet by adding some other beautiful flowers like roses or sunflowers.
- Design a human character, perhaps based on yourself, admiring and tending to the poinsettias.
- Buy some small yellow beads and stick them over the petals at the center of the poinsettia for a 3D effect.