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Why does my Christmas poinsettia always die?

Poinsettias are everywhere at this time of year, their vivid red, white or pink bracts tempting us to brighten up our Christmas homes. But so often, you get them home from shops, garden centres and nurseries to find that literally within a week, ...

05 Dec 2023 at 07:30

Grower produces rarer white variety of poinsettia house plant

A grower has produced a rarer white variety of poinsettia, the popular Christmas house plant with distinctive red foliage. Bridge Farm Group, based in Spalding, Lincolnshire, is one of the UK’s biggest growers of poinsettias and now cultivates ...

07 Dec 2023 at 08:12

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The myths and folklore surrounding our favourite Christmas plants

Holly, ivy, white-berried mistletoe and vibrant red poinsettias all serve to add festive cheer to the home, both inside and out, and are synonymous with Christmas. And yet there is much myth and folklore regarding these plants, some dating ...

10 Dec 2024 at 08:00

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5 of the best houseplants to fill your home with joy this autumn

After a summer of outdoor living and long spells of sunshine, now’s the time when thoughts turn to indoor greenery – and the visual contrast between our décor and the natural beauty of flora. Especially with our gardens taking a back seat ...

24 Sept 2024 at 09:19

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10 ways to delight with shimmery decos and festive touches

With the festive fervour gathering momentum and Christmas decor stealing the limelight, now’s the time to focus on those finishing touches. Especially if you’re inspired by the celebratory Chrimbo light switch-on events, can’t wait to ...

27 Nov 2025 at 07:30

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Why are my festive houseplants not flowering?

We all love a festive houseplant, from vibrant red poinsettias and colourful Christmas cacti, to elegant orchids and showstopping amaryllis. But sometimes things don’t go to plan, when buds fail to open and bracts shrivel and drop. ...

25 Nov 2025 at 07:30

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The showstopping alternative to the Christmas poinsettia

Are you ready to try an alternative to your difficult poinsettia, which so often seems to wilt when you get it through the front door? Make way for the hippeastrum, also known as amaryllis, the giant bulb which produces an array ...

02 Dec 2025 at 08:00

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