Houseplants breathe life and color into the dreary, dark days of winter. From Poinsettias to Amaryllis, there’s a holiday houseplant to match everyone’s décor. Plus, they make great gifts. 

Poinsettias are coveted for their legendary red leaves, which are called bracts. With the right care, they can last many months into the New Year.  

Light Requirement: Bright but indirect light.

Care: Avoid placing near heat sources or cold sources. Water only when the potting soil feels dry to the touch. Do not allow Poinsettias to sit in water. 

The exotic blooms of an Amaryllis are striking in any area of your home.

Light Requirement: Direct sunlight.

Care: Water regularly throughout the season. A support stake may be necessary when the bloom becomes too heavy. 

The Christmas Cactus is ideal in a taller pot or hanging basket so that the bright red, pink or white blooms can rain down. The Christmas Cactus will bloom year after year right around the holidays.

Light Requirement: Bright, but indirect sunlight.

Care: Water only when the soil is completely dry. Provide some humidity. Bud dropping is common. 

The Norfolk Island Pine is an ideal miniature Christmas tree for small spaces or tabletops. Decorate with battery-operated mini LED lights or ornaments for a festive touch.

Light Requirement: Direct, bright light.

Care: Water when the top of the soil feels dry to the touch. Keep away from cold drafts. 

Cyclamen make great houseplants for holidays as they bloom for several weeks and require very little care. When your Cyclamen has finished blooming, the plant will enter dormancy. Continue to water and you will see new blooms in the spring!

Light Requirement: Bright, indirect light.

Care: Water when the soil feels dry. Avoid watering the crown of the plant, which could cause it to rot. Do not allow the plant to sit in water. 

Bromeliads bring a touch of the tropics into your home during Christmas.

Light Requirement: Bright, direct light.

Care: Water your Bromeliad through its central tank, where the foliage meets the stem, when the top two inches of the soil is dry. Allow water to run through the container. Maintain humidity. Ensure the plant is not sitting in water.