The holidays are a perfect time to showcase your beautiful plants, and some are much more festive than others. Knowing this, it makes sense that you want to have colorful and bright plants around, and we’re going to outline several great houseplants to consider below.
- Easter Cactus (Schlumbergera gaertneri)
Better known as the spring cactus, this houseplant will flower in the later winter to early spring months. The flowers can range from white or red to lavender, pink, peach, or orange. The flowers will bloom on the segmented green stems that are the leaves of the plant. A single plant can sprawl out and have a large range of flowers, so it’s an eye-catching option.
- Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
No list of indoor holiday plants would be complete without the iconic poinsettia. It has colorful bracts that have very close ties to the holiday season, and the brilliant red leaves contrast beautifully with the deep green foliage. A lot of the time, people use this houseplant as the center focal point in a holiday flower arrangement or centerpiece. It blooms the best when you put it in the partial sun during the shorter winter months.
- Snow Rose (Helleborus niger)
People also call this pretty houseplant the Christmas rose, or the winter rose because it only blooms in the colder winter months. It’s a perennial plant that has an old European legend that ties it to the Christmas season. You’ll get five-petal flowers that form a saucer shape at the end of each stem with it. The flower sits above the deep green leaves, and it’s a more compact option that is quite happy in partial sun with well-draining soil.
- Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii)
This is one of the most popular festive houseplants on the list. The flowers on this houseplant come in striking shades of yellow, red, purple, white, and pink. They contrast beautifully with the plant’s glossy green foliage to help them stand out even more. The foliage tends to hang down, and it’ll bloom for days on end when you keep it in partially shaded conditions with a decent amount of warmth and humidity.
- Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla)
Many people argue that this is one of the best-looking indoor houseplants you can buy. It has an upright growth habit with frilly branches that mimic the look of a small tree. You can even decorate it with small ornaments, bows, and tinsel during the holiday season. You want to give it plenty of light and water it when the topsoil dries out.
- Holly (Ilex)
The final favorite houseplant for the holidays is holly, and it’s been a favored choice for hundreds of years. It’s also widely accepted as the symbol of Christmas. It’s a favorite holiday plant that is renowned for the pointed leaves, white blooms, and red berries. This plant will thrive in well-draining soil under full sun conditions.
Contact Evergreen Landscaping
If you’d like to know more about the perfect conditions to keep your brilliant holiday indoor houseplants healthy, contact us. We’re happy to help you get the right conditions to ensure you have stunning blooms all season long.