Christmas Flowers

Christmas flowers are a great way to add extra holiday flair to your home at Christmas! Beautiful Christmas flower arrangements also make excellent holiday gifts. From the poinsettia to the Christmas cactus, this page contains information on where to find, and how to care for Christmas flowers.

Poinsettias are considered by some to be most popular flower of the Christmas season. Poinsettias come in a variety of colors, including red, pink and white. Poinsettias are not considered poisonous to people or pets.Suwanee Democrat: The poinsettia, a holiday tradition (December 16, 2008)Suwanee Democrat: The poinsettia, a holiday tradition (December 16, 2008)

With its shiny green leaves and bright red berries, holly is commonly used as a decoration at Christmas.

Mistletoe is often hung in doorways; tradition holds that two people walking under the mistletoe at the same time should share a kiss. Both mistletoe and holly can be poisonous.The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia" Berries and Seeds

The amaryllis is another popular flower at Christmastime; it can be potted after the holidays are over.Christian Science Monitor: The 12 days of Christmas plants - amaryllis (December 14, 2008)