Houseplant lovers have a love-hate relationship with poinsettias, amaryllises and the other blooming plants that fill plant store shelves this time of year. For inevitably, just a few weeks later, they turn into Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree: they drop their leaves and wilt, the very picture of the February blahs. Don’t beat yourself up – it’s […]
This article from the Ottawa Citizen discusses popular Christmas houseplants, focusing on poinsettias. The main idea is that many popular Christmas plants, including poinsettias, are specifically bred for short-term holiday displays and won't last beyond a few weeks. While beautiful, they often end up discarded after the season. The article likely goes on to discuss alternatives to poinsettias and provide tips on caring for these plants to maximize their lifespan.
