Christmas Plants

Every year, millions of poinsettias make their way into homes for the holidays—about 35 million poinsettias, to be exact. Unfortunately, every new year, those same poinsettias make their way into the landfill. Womp, womp. Poinsettias are viewed as a disposable Christmas decoration but can be a beautiful and easy-to-care-for houseplant for those of us who are in the … [Read more...] about Wait! Don’t Throw Out Your Poinsettia

The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera spp.) is one of those houseplants that everyone seems to have but few people know how to care for. It seems like everyone has that one relative or friend who swears they "just ignore it," and the silly thing is covered with blossoms for them, right on cue, every single year. What gives? While Christmas cactuses are known for their vibrant … [Read more...] about No Blooms Yet? Here’s How to Get Your Christmas Cactus to Bloom

Poinsettias are synonymous with the holiday season. It's nearly impossible to walk into a store this time of year and not see a display of bright red, pink, or white bracts. (Bracts are the big, colorful leaves that look like petals). Whether you're looking to add a pop of holiday color to your home or searching for the perfect hostess gift, poinsettias are a timeless … [Read more...] about How to Care For a Poinsettia So It Will Last Through Christmas (And Beyond!)

I love growing forced bulbs in the winter, especially around the holidays. It’s delightful with the cold, blustery weather outdoors, seeing the beautiful, clean white blossoms of paperwhites indoors. Now is the time of year to get them started so they will bloom in time for Christmas. Let’s pot them up together. Christmas Magic There is something magical about these … [Read more...] about A Touch of Spring at Christmas – How to Grow Paperwhites in Winter

If you haven't experienced the joy of giant red blooms just in time for Christmas, then you clearly aren't part of the amaryllis club. Forcing bulbs to bloom in the middle of winter is a wonderful way to add a touch of nature to your holiday décor and make winter a little more bearable. And it's so easy to do; you don't need to have a green thumb. Forcing Amaryllis Bulbs to … [Read more...] about How to Plant Amaryllis Bulbs Indoors for Stunning Christmas Blooms Year After Year