Make the Holidays Merry & Bright

  * Comes in a variety of cheery holiday colors to match any décor.

* Thrives in bright, indirect light.

* Needs good drainage - consistently moist soil.

* Remove outer wrappers that can keep soil wet & cause root  rot.

* Keep water off leaves - watering from below.

* It is a bulbous plant with hollow stems. 

* It’s 4-6” blooms are huge flowers that sit on top of leafless stems.

* Easy to grow & comes in a variety of colors.

*  It makes a striking centerpiece.

* It will sprout again next year if properly stored 

* Associated with love and fertility.

* Typically hung above a doorway.

* Grows on trees, burrowing its’ root into the trunk to steal the nutrients it needs.

* Can be highly toxic if eaten, causing nausea, vomiting, hallucinations and heart problems.

*  Only stand underneath it to steal a kiss!

* Popular as mini-Christmas trees.

* Mist weekly, bring out a humidifier or set in a pebble tray of water.

* It is a tropical plant, needing direct light and plenty of humidity.

* Given plenty of time and the right conditions, this pine can reach the ceiling of most rooms.

* Christmas tree aromas reign supreme.

* A Christmas Tree is simply a decorated tree. 

* It originated in Germany and trees were decorated with apples, candy canes and pastries in the shape of stars, hearts and flowers.

* Add a prickly Balsam, Douglas or Fraser fir to your home. 

It will be a treat for your senses.

Wishing all of you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year in 2023!