P2309

Holiday Houseplants

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Plants make perfect decorations and gifts during the holidays, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. To keep the beauty of these plants through the holidays and beyond, you must understand their needs. This publication provides practical guidance for selecting and caring for popular seasonal indoor plants during the holiday season. It also describes proper light, temperature, watering, fertilizing, and maintenance requirements to help plants remain healthy and attractive throughout the holidays and beyond.

Care information is provided for the following:

Amaryllis
Azalea
Chrysanthemums
Cyclamen
Dwarf Alberta spruce
Hyacinth
Italian Stone pine
Jerusalem cherry
Kalanchoe
Lemon cypress
Norfolk Island pine
Ornamental peppers
Paperwhite narcissus
Phalaenopsis orchids
Poinsettia
Rosemary
Thanksgiving cactus
Tulips

You can also contact state Extension specialists or your local Extension office for answers to specific questions.

Publication 2309 (POD-03-26)

Revised by James M. DelPrince, PhD, AIFD, PFCI, Associate Extension Professor, Coastal Research and Extension Center.

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