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December:
Poinsettias
The poinsettia, the most popular holiday plant, is
best known as the plant with bright red flowers on a green background.
Learn more about this holiday favorite.
Holly
Many legends have grown up around holly plants. The
custom of decorating dwelling places with evergreen holly derives from
the Druid belief that woodland spirits would take refuge from the rigors
of winter in the holly branches. In Christian England, holly (believed
by some to be a corruption of the word holy) was used to decorate churches,
houses and market places at Christmas.
Holiday
Wreaths
One of the most popular decorations is the holiday
wreath. Wreaths may be used in many different ways in residences, offices,
and other buildings: on the stairway, on the walls, on doors within the
rooms, or as a centerpiece on a table.
Indoor
Plants for the Holidays
Well, it might not actually be the holidays, but here is a list of attractive
indoor plants that will bring life to your home.
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