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Caring for Holiday Plants

Care and How To

December brings many holiday celebrations and traditions.  Poinsettia, Christmas trees, and amaryllis are just some of the plants that play a role in many holiday activities.

Below are a few resources to help keep these special plants healthy and attractive all season.


poinsettia

Guide to Selection and Care of Poinsettias

Cut Christmas Tree

Guide to Selection and Care of Christmas Trees

Potted dwarf Alberta spruce trees lined up on a bench.

Alternative Christmas Trees

Thanksgiving Cactus

All About Holiday Cacti

amaryllis white with red streaks

All About Amaryllis

Mistletoe photo by Adobe Stock

Mistletoe and Holly During the Holidays

wreath

How to Create a Holiday Wreath

Norfolk Island Pine

Norfolk Island Pine

paperwhite bulbs photo by Adobe Stock

Growing Paperwhites

Cyclamen

All About Cyclamen

Orchid with Santa hat photo by Adobe Stock

Growing Orchids Indoors

A rosemary plant in a festive pot on a bench.

Rosemary

Decorated Tree

The Legends and Traditions of Holiday Plants

santa carved from leaf photo by Adobe Stock

A Gardener's Version of the Night Before Christmas

       

Category: 
Houseplants and Indoor Gardening
Tags: 
Poinsettia
Christmas Trees
holiday cacti
Amaryllis
cyclamen
holiday plant
Common Name(s): 
poinsettia
holiday cactus
Amaryllis
Related Month: 
January
November
December
Authors: 

Aaron Steil Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist

Last Reviewed: 
December, 2022

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