There’s a lot flowers, bushes, trees and other plants that are usually grown and given away at the time of Christmas. Some are small and can be kept as potted plants indoors, while others are tall trees and shrubs that require ample room in the house. garden.
But they all have a festive vibe, and act as lively decorations during the holiday season. Christmas. If you want these plants to last well into the holiday season, it’s important to know their specific care requirements. Check out these 11 plants that are great for all year round and especially for Christmas!
1. Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
Plant care tips
Light: Indirect sunlight or partial shade
Water: Water when the soil is dry
Soil: Clay, well drained
2. Holly (Ilex opaca)
Plant care tips
Light: Full sun or partial shade
Water: Once or twice a week (especially in hot weather)
Soil: Moist, acidic, well drained
3. Mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum)
Plant care tips
Light: partial shade
Water: Whenever it’s dry
Soil: Mistletoe plants require very little care, but you will need to start with a healthy, established host tree for them.
4. Yew (Taxus spp.)
Plant care tips
Light: Full sun or partial shade
Water: Keep moist; no flood
Soil: Loamy, moist, well drained
5. Ivy (Hedera helix)
Plant care tips
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Once a week, or when the soil is dry
Soil: Clay, well drained
6. Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera)
Plant care tips
Light: partial sun
Water: Whenever the soil is dry
Soil: Loamy, moist, well drained
7. Amaryllis (Hippeastrum)
Plant care tips
Light: Full sun or partial shade
Water: Once a week
Soil: Clay, well drained
8. Winter Daffodils (Narcissus papyraceus)
Plant care tips
Light: Full sun or partial shade
Water: Whenever the soil is dry
Soil: Loamy, moist, well drained
9. Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis)
Plant care tips
Light: Full sun or partial shade
Water: Always moist soil in the early stages
Soil: Clay, sandy, well drained
10. Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)
Plant care tips
Light: Full sun
Water: Infrequent watering
Soil: Sandy, clayey, well drained
11. Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua)
Plant care tips
Light: Full sun or partial shade
Water: Whenever the soil is dry
Soil: Loamy, moist, well drained
*Via The Spruce