Holiday houseplants that bring festive cheer home

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The holiday mood isn’t limited to garlands and baubles. Living plants can bring just as much festive spirit—and stay part of your decor long after the celebrations. Many houseplants take dry indoor air in stride and reveal their brightest colors precisely in December.

Plants that bring the holidays home

Scatter them from the entryway to the bedroom: they work as accents, add color, and serve as natural decor without demanding complicated care.

Araucaria — the indoor Christmas tree

Often dubbed a pine in a pot, its pyramidal crown makes it an easy stand-in for a classic tree. It prefers cool temperatures and diffused light, while lightweight ornaments sit naturally on its branches.

Poinsettia — the emblem of winter celebrations

Its red bracts turn it into a centerpiece of the season. Pick it up in November and it will keep its brightness through the New Year. In a ceramic pot with a gold rim, it looks especially ceremonial.

Decembrist — a guest from childhood

It blooms in winter, opening delicate pink-and-white flowers right in time for the festive night. In a hanging planter, it creates the effect of a living garland.

Kalanchoe — a bright accent

Large flower clusters and dense green foliage set off the winter scene outside the window. A red-flowered variety is especially reminiscent of Christmas berries.

Cyclamen — the subtle scent of winter evenings

Violet, red, and white blooms bring a light fragrance to the room. On a windowsill beside candles, cyclamen turns into a small winter vignette.

Chlorophytum — a living starry sky

Its long arched leaves and hanging plantlets make a natural base for mini-garlands. It’s a good fit for the kitchen or dining area.

Rosemary — festive aroma

It works as both decor and seasoning. Shaped into a cone and trimmed with ribbons, it becomes a fragrant holiday accent.

Spathiphyllum — a white symbol of calm

Its flowers resemble light sails and create a sense of purity. Ideal for the living room—especially alongside candles and decorative stones.

Dracaena — a tropical take on the holiday tree

A tall plant with tiered leaves. In a large vase and dressed with pearly strands, it easily becomes the focal point.

Asparagus — an airy green cloud

Its delicate fronds hold paper snowflakes, small baubles, or dried flowers. It looks great in the hallway and on open shelving.

Hippeastrum — a showy festive burst

One of the brightest winter bloomers. A bulb planted in November opens large flowers right in time for the New Year.

Sansevieria cylindrica — winter minimalism

Its upright, tubular leaves resemble a modern green installation. Silver ribbons underscore the plant’s graphic lines.

Ivy — a classic winter adornment

Its vines easily form decorative compositions around mirrors, frames, and doors. Berries add a bit of shine, but only artificial ones should be used.

Ficus benjamina — a living tree of wishes

The trunk can be wrapped with an LED strip, and the crown shaped into a neat cone. The result is a cozy family symbol of winter.

Rex begonia — a natural art piece

Silvery leaf patterns look like a ready-made design solution. It suits anyone who wants a hint of sparkle without extra ornaments.