Holiday Houseplants

From the McDonald Garden Center Blog

Bring the Holidays to Life with These 5 Festive Houseplants

Holiday houseplants are a simple way to decorate as well as bring a little extra holiday cheer into your home. From colorful blooms to lush evergreens, the five plants we’ll talk about in this blog originate from all over the world, but have the ability to come together for a gorgeous holiday look and are great for gifting. Let’s find your favorite: 

The Unbelievably Entertaining Journey of the Poinsettia: From Fever Fighter to Festive Decor

Ah, the poinsettia—those vibrant, red plants that seem to pop up everywhere during the holiday season. They grace many places around the United States from the halls of the White House to the cozy corners of your home, but how did they become the darlings of December decor? Let’s dive into the wild journey of this festive foliage.  

5 Newest Holiday Houseplants in Stock

‘Tis the season to add a touch of greenery to your festive decor! As the holidays approach, what better way to spruce up your home than with some vibrant and merry houseplants? Join us as we unwrap the top 5 newest holiday houseplants that are decking the shelves this season. From the whimsical holiday cactus to the elegant lavender topiaries, we've got the inside scoop on these beauties and how to care for them.  

Our Top 5 Poinsettias of the Season

As one of the most famed and favored holiday houseplants, poinsettias are known for their fantastic color, tropical nature, and rich history. This makes them the perfect plant to have around to ring in some holiday cheer and create family traditions. At our year-round locations, we not only carry the traditional red poinsettia, but over 10 other varieties, as well as various sizes, to suit your decorating and gifting needs.

The Top 5 Holiday Houseplants

Houseplants can be both the gateway to gardening as well as a way to celebrate plants, even when the weather has gone cold for the season. Decorating with houseplants can last all year-round and some houseplants are even specific to the season of holiday cheer that we are in right now!