14 Best Christmas Flowers and Plants
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We found the best Christmas flowers and plants for bringing holiday magic indoors. Poinsettias, Christmas cactus and candy cane amaryllis are some of the most iconic blooms. But there are plenty of other beautiful picks that deck the halls with holiday cheer.
All of the Christmas flowers on this list require little maintenance to thrive in your holiday home. Send them as winter gifts to loved ones, or treat yourself. And Christmas gifts for grandma and girlfriends? Check!
Poinsettia
Wondering how to decorate for Christmas? Nothing screams ’tis the season more than poinsettias. Not only are they the quintessential winter bud, they require little maintenance. Just find a warm spot with indirect sunlight. As long as the soil stays moist, it stays in prime condition all winter long. We love these poinsettia flowers for sending as a Christmas care package to loved ones—and decorating the mantel. It arrives budding and blooming in a decorative planter. Learn how to care for poinsettias to make them last all season.
Editor’s Note: Poinsettias are mildly toxic to dogs and cats, so place them on a hard-to-reach surface to keep pets safe.
Candy Cane Amaryllis
This candy cane amaryllis deserves a spot on everyone’s table this Christmas. The festive, forced bulb blooms in mid-winter and is a holiday favorite because, well, it looks just like a candy cane! This bulb arrives in a fully-lined, decorative box designed to prevent water from leaking. Bulbs take about four to eight weeks to bloom, so order yours in November and watch it bloom just in time for Christmas. Pair with Christmas chocolates for a sweet gift. This way to candy cane lane!
Tulips in the Snow
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Christmas Cactus
Your favorite succulent, but make it Christmas. The Christmas cactus is a tropical winter staple native to South American jungles. Though they only bloom once a year, they’re perfect for Christmas because the blooms thrive in cooler temperatures. Just be sure to keep them away from heat sources! The best way to tell when they need more water is when the top half of soil is dry. Then, feed it with water until the top is saturated and wait for it to dry up again. Speaking of cactus, succulent Christmas trees are a thing and they’re adorable for holiday decorating.
Santa Tell Me
For the person who craves a little holiday drama, you can’t go wrong with the Santa Tell Me bouquet from the Bouqs Co. Laden with red roses and white anemones, plus pops of limonium, hypericum berries and blue thistle. This eye-catching arrangement is equal parts naughty and nice.
Rosemary
Rosemary isn’t just a flavorful herb for cooking, it makes one of the best Christmas plant gifts. Though rosemary grows more slowly in the winter, it brightens up any room with holiday cheer. We love this rosemary plant. It arrives in the pot color and size of your choice and comes with plant food.
For optimal growth, keep rosemary near a light source. If it doesn’t receive at least six to eight hours of natural light per day, opt for a fluorescent light bulb near the plant. Rosemary doesn’t require a lot of water to grow since it absorbs moisture from the air. In fact, it should only be watered when the top soil is dry to the touch yet not completely dried out (about once a week).
Holly and Evergreens
The best way to spread holiday cheer is keeping holly berries bright and near. A few evergreens and pine cones never hurt, either. Holly and evergreens are one of the best seasonal flowers and plants for making your own arrangement. You can usually order fresh bunches, like this holly and evergreen centerpiece, just in time for decking your home out in winter decor. The fresh pine aromas fill any space with the spirit of the season, making it one of the best Christmas flowers to decorate with. We love the festive “Be Merry” tin it comes with, too.
White Azalea
Elegant, dainty and oh-so-festive, white azaleas are delicate flowers with trumpet blooms. Not only does it make a charming gift, this white azalea arrangement arrives budding in a beautiful ceramic planter. It’s a perennial that can be re-planted outdoors for year-round blooms. Place in indirect bright light, not in direct sunlight. Opt for clean, distilled water twice a week to keep it blooming its best.
Red Roses
A bouquet of red roses is a Christmas classic. Everyone’s a sucker for this gorgeous flower any time of year, but there’s something about the Christmas season that makes them extra special. Send a loved one this bouquet, then order another one for yourself. It arrives perfectly arranged in a glass vase. It’s a Christmas gift for mom, your significant other, sister, grandma and anyone who needs an early dose of holiday magic.
Anthurium Flamingo Flower
Sure, the words “flamingo flower” don’t quite scream Christmas, but this beautiful bloom is a common holiday plant that brings the tropical vibes indoors. Pink Anthuriums are one of the best Christmas plants because they prefer indirect light. Plus, their glossy blooms and green leaves pair perfectly with the glitz and glam of the holidays. It does love a healthy watering throughout the week, so pay close attention to the top soil. It should only dry a little before watering the plant again.
Norfolk Island Pine
Bring the Christmas forest indoors with a Norfolk Island pine plant. It’s a pint-sized alternative to a real Christmas tree and thrives indoors any time of year due to its tropical nature. It arrives potted in a beautiful pot (you choose the color and size). As a low maintenance Christmas plant, all it takes is watering this little guy every one to two weeks, or when the top soil is dry. Keep in medium to bright indirect light for optimal growth.
Bromeliad
Did you know you can buy Christmas flowers on Amazon? It’s true, and Costa Farms makes it oh so easy to send one to a friend (or yourself). This flowering bromeliad boasts big, beautiful red blooms surrounded by greenery. This live holiday decoration doesn’t require consistent sunlight, making them ideal for any room in the house. Plus, they don’t shed so no need to worry about pruning this Christmas flower!
Dried Burgundy Eucalyptus
This is the most low maintenance Christmas flower money can buy. Whether your busy lifestyle keeps you from caring for plant babies or you prefer extra low maintenance greenery, opt for dried flowers. They retain the same beauty of when they were fresh, yet last for years to come. This dried burgundy eucalyptus bunch is ideal for DIY arrangements. Arrange it with fresh Christmas flowers or throw them in a vase on their own. They turn any room into a botanical oasis. It’s a great addition to a Christmas gift basket, as well.
Mini Christmas Tree
Of course, evergreen touches like pine and Douglas fir make some of the best Christmas flowers. This mini Christmas tree bouquet hits all the right notes. The greenery and flowers are hand-tied from floral farms and arrive in a beautiful red mason jar. They light up any table or window sill with Christmas cheer. We’re sending one to our loved ones ASAP. Speaking of, do you know how to keep Christmas trees alive?
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