Red plants are a Classic Christmas decoration elementcontributing a touch of joy and warmth to our homes. Beyond their beauty, red Christmas plants have a deep cultural significance.
From the intense poinsettias that remind us of the fire of the chimney, to the iconic mistress and holly, whose combination of green and red is a winter classicthe options are endless.
Christmas Eve
Originally from the tropical regions of Mexico, the Poinsettias or Christmas Eve flowers, have transcended their roots to become a Universal Christmas Icon. Its red bract vibrant, which popularly confuse with petals, have been associated since ancestral times with celebrations and rituals, since they symbolize the star of Bethlehem.
The Nandina keeps her best colors for Christmas.Kowal Tyle / Pexels
Nandina
The nandina, despite flourishing in the soft spring, keep the best for winter: It is during the end of autumn when its leaves dress in intense red, orange and purple tones, creating a spectacular contrast with the winter landscape, so they are ideal for decorating.