The holiday season is upon us! As you check off your Christmas shopping list, don't forget to add a touch of natural beauty to your home with stunning Christmas flowering houseplants. These vibrant blooms will brighten your interior and bring a touch of spring cheer to your winter decor. Let's explore how to care for five of our favorite festive plants.
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Poinsettia
The iconic Christmas plant, the Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), with its vibrant red bracts and deep green leaves, is a festive favorite. To keep your Poinsettia looking its best throughout the holiday season, avoid exposing it to cold temperatures. Choose a healthy plant, keep it wrapped until you get it home and place it in a bright, indirect light location with a minimum temperature of 15°C. Water sparingly and mist regularly. Remember, the sap of Poinsettias can irritate the skin, so always wear gloves when handling them.
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Christmas Cactus
The Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) is a charming plant with long, segmented stems and vibrant flowers that bloom around the holiday season. To keep your Christmas Cactus thriving, place it in a warm, bright location away from direct sunlight. As a succulent, it has low water needs, so allow the soil to dry out between waterings. After flowering, move the plant to a cooler location for a two-month rest period, watering sparingly. By providing this rest period, you'll encourage the plant to develop new flower buds for the following Christmas.
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Kalanchoe
Kalanchoes are stunning succulent plants with clusters of vibrant flowers that contrast beautifully with their dark green leaves. These low-maintenance plants thrive in bright, indirect light and prefer temperatures above 10°C at night and 15-20°C during the day. Use a well-draining potting mix and avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings and remove faded flowers to encourage continued blooming.
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Hyacinths
Bring the beauty of spring indoors with forced hyacinths. By planting hyacinth bulbs specifically prepared for indoor forcing, you can enjoy their fragrant blooms months ahead of schedule. After planting and watering the bulbs, place them in a cool, dark location for six weeks. Once you notice growth, move the pots to a brighter spot to encourage flowering.
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Cyclamen
Cyclamen, with their striking pink or white flowers and silver-marbled leaves, make a stunning addition to any home. These shade-loving plants thrive in bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, as this can cause them to go dormant. To water your cyclamen, fill a saucer with water and let the pot sit in it until the soil is moist. Then, remove the pot and allow any excess water to drain. Fertilize your cyclamen every three to four months with a balanced houseplant fertilizer. After the flowering period, move the plant to a cool, dry location and water sparingly until new growth appears.
Bring the beauty of the season into your home with a stunning flowering houseplant. Visit us today and discover our wide range of festive plants.
