Fill your home with some festive holiday themes plants.
Paper Whites
Care Level: Easy
Average Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
Light: Bright, indirect light (they can tolerate some direct sun indoors)
Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; avoid standing water
Temperature: Prefers cool to moderate temperatures — ideally 60–65°F (15–18°C); avoid heat to prolong blooms
Toxicity: Toxic to pets and humans if ingested (contains lycorine)
Mistletoe Cactus
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Average Height: 12–30 inches (30–75 cm), with long trailing stems that can grow several feet over time
Light: Bright, indirect light — avoid harsh direct sun which can scorch stems
Water: Keep lightly moist during growing season (spring–summer); reduce watering in winter — do not let sit in water
Temperature: Prefers 60–80°F (16–27°C); protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 50°F (10°C)
Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets and humans
Amaryllis
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Average Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
Light: Bright, indirect light indoors; can tolerate some direct sunlight
Water: Water sparingly until growth appears, then keep soil evenly moist but not soggy; reduce watering after flowering
Temperature: Prefers 60–70°F (15–21°C); keep cooler (around 55°F / 13°C) during dormancy
Toxicity: Toxic to pets and humans if ingested (bulbs are especially poisonous)
Christmas cactus
Care Level: Easy
Average Height: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) tall, with stems that can trail up to 2 feet (60 cm)
Light: Bright, indirect light — avoid direct afternoon sun
Water: Keep soil evenly moist during active growth and blooming; allow top inch to dry slightly between waterings; reduce watering after flowering
Temperature: Prefers 60–70°F (15–21°C); cooler temps (50–55°F / 10–13°C) can encourage blooming
Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets and humans
Norfolk pine
Care Level: Moderate
Average Height: 3–6 feet (0.9–1.8 m) indoors; can grow much taller outdoors in ideal conditions
Light: Bright, indirect light; tolerates some direct morning sun but avoid harsh afternoon rays
Water: Keep soil evenly moist — water when the top inch feels dry; do not let the pot sit in water; prefers higher humidity
Temperature: Prefers 60–75°F (16–24°C); avoid cold drafts or temps below 50°F (10°C)
Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets and humans