The holidays are soon to be upon us and though it’s winter, it is easy to add some festive color with live plants. These blooms and berries can brighten a room and add a nice scenery touch.
And unlike that present that is only unwrapped once, these plants keep giving, some all year round!
White Jasmine
This twining climber is much sought-after for its heavenly scented white flowers, which appear en masse in late winter and spring.
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Amaryllis
Few bulbs are easier to grow and few bloom with greater exuberance and beauty than the amaryllis. Water regularly and provide bright, indirect light.
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Christmas Cactus
This popular, winter-flowering houseplant makes a great addition to nearly any indoor setting. Easy to care for, making it an exceptional candidate for holiday gift giving.
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Poinsettia
Poinsettias come in colors like traditional red, white, pink, burgundy, marbled and speckled. It is the leaves, not the yellow clustered buds, that give it their color.
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Holly
English Holly is an upright evergreen bush that can also be grown in pots; use to decorate the entrance of your home for the holidays when their bright red berries form.
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Paperwhite Narcissus
This traditional, bright and crisp flower is one of the easiest to grow bulbs you will ever meet! Can be grown indoors or out, in soil, or just a few stones and water in a bowl.
