There are tons of beautiful holiday and Christmas plants out there that look great in the winter and some that even bloom. We rounded up a handful of plants that make perfect holiday gifts, no matter who is on your list this year. Some care tips: first, do not overwater these plants, They’ll start to drop their flowers if their soil is too wet, so only water when it is dry to the touch. And while these are beautiful plants, they can take some work to make rebloom. Christmas cacti like to be placed in a bright window and watered every seven to ten days. They’re also an ideal option for people who forget to repot their plants, as they love being rootbound. Make sure you place Amaryllis in bright light so the foliage and blooms stay strong, and be sure to keep the soil moist. Once the flowers drop, you can absolutely remove them and move the plant outside once it’s not too cold. As this is a bulbing plant, it’s important to let it go dormant for a time (usually in late summer/early fall). Remove any yellow leaves, stop watering it, place it in a dark and cool place, and then bring it back out in November when the growing cycle begins again. Orchids thrive in bright, indirect light and cooler temperatures (don’t keep this one near your heating vent). Water once a week except during the late summer when you want the plant to dry out a little bit so it starts budding again. Keep in mind that once they’re planted in a pot, they cannot be replanted outdoors. They like to be in a cool but bright location. Make sure to water regularly as they like moist soil, and use a pretty plant stake to keep them upright. Norfolk Island Pines like medium-bright light and only need water when they’re dry to the touch. If the branches dry up, they won’t regrow towards the bottom of the plant. Make sure to mist it regularly or place it by a humidifier as they love humid environments. They don’t like super bright light or warm drafts, and they want to be watered from the base. If you can care for them correctly they’ll reward you with blooms again next winter.
