Festive plants help tell the story of the holiday season this winter in the greenhouse. Read on to learn about our full selection of fresh favorites, care tips, and fun facts! Give and get the gift of green this holiday season!

Poinsettias first arrive in the greenhouse as tiny rooted cuttings each year in July! We grow them in the greenhouse with keen attention to every detail so they are ready just in time for the holiday season.

What are commonly referred to as flowers are actually bracts, or modified leaves. Poinsettias put on vegetative growth until the Autumnal Equinox, then as the days get shorter, they begin to blush and change color. Bracts are signaled to color up in response to short days/long nights.

Poinsettias are native to Mexico and Central America and belong to the Euphorbiaceae plant family along with many cactus-like plants (crazy right?!).

Poinsettias do best in bright, indirect light, but do tolerate lower light levels through the holiday season. Direct sun can cause bleaching or burning on tender leaves.

Water your Poinsettia when the soil surface feels dry. Do not allow the soil to completely dry out as this will cause leaf drop and early spoilage.

Usually there is no need to repot poinsettias, but if you do, make sure to use a rich, well-drained potting soil such as Espoma's All Purpose Organic Potting Mix.

Poinsettias don’t like to catch a cold or hot draft so steer clear of drafty windows and heating vents!

It's important that we wrap your poinsettia in a paper sleeve for transport as the branches are fragile and poinsettias are extremely sensitive to cold weather.

Myth busted: Poinsettias are not toxic unless consumed in large amounts. However, the latex in their stems can irritate skin or eyes.

Norfolk Island Pine can be used as a live alternative to a Christmas tree and then enjoyed year round in your greenhouse home! Decorate with a simple string of lights and small ornaments to keep things cheerful and bright.

This conifer is not a true pine and belongs to the Araucariaceae plant family and is native to Norfolk Island, a small island in the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia.

Norfolk Island Pines love the sun. Place bright light or the sunniest window in your home - usually South or West facing.

Because your plant will be receiving a significant amount of light, check for watering weekly. Smaller plants may need to be watered twice per week, while larger plants every 7-10 days. Water when the top few inches of soil are dry to the touch. Never allow this plant to completely dry out or crispy tips will be in your future. Not to worry, if this does happen, brown tips can easily be trimmed off.

When it's time to repot, use a well-draining potting soil rich in organic matter. We recommend Tonka Terra, our houseblend potting mix.

During active growth, spring through fall, fertilizer ever two weeks with an acidic fertilizer such as Evergreen Tone.

Norfolk Island Pine prefer a warm environment, make sure to keep away from cold drafts such as a sliding glass door or drafty windows during the winter.

Norfolk Island Pine is mildly toxic to our furry friends.

Lemon Cypress is available seasonally in the greenhouse, a great addition to your holiday home, and beloved for its lemon-y scent.

Lemon Cypress belongs to the Cupressaceae plant family which includes conifers such as cypress, redwood, and juniper. This plant is native to Monterey Bay on the coast of central California.

Place in a bright, sunny spot in your home. Bright light indoors is required to maintain its signature lime green color.

NEVER let these babies dry out! Check every few days for watering and keep evenly moist.

When it's time to repot, use a well-draining potting soil rich in organic matter. We recommend Tonka Terra, our houseblend potting mix.

During active growth, spring through fall, fertilizer ever two weeks with an acidic fertilizer such as Evergreen Tone. Fertilier with any type of blue hue will actually tint the needles of this plant so steer clear!

Trim your Lemon Cypress to maintain a tidy appearance.

Lemon Cypress is generally pet safe for our furry friends.

These sweet little plants are known for their cute, butterfly wing shaped flowers and splashy, silver foliage. Their small flowers are arranged in racemose clusters.

Cyclamen belong to the Myrsinaceae plant family, a sub family of Primula, and are native to Europe and the Mediterranean Basin. Cyclamen actually grow from a round tuber, leafing out and blooming fall - winter then dying back or going dormant in the spring and summer.

When in bloom, place in a bright, sunny spot. Bright, indirect light is best. When cyclamen cycle out of bloom, give them a rest in a cool dark location. Cyclamen actually like to be cool, so a drafty windowsill is an ideal location.

Cyclamen like to be kept evenly moist. Water when the top 1 inch of soil is dry to the touch.

When it's time to repot, Cyclamen need a rich, well-draining potting soil. We recommend Espoma's All Purpose Organic Potting Mix. When planting, make sure the top of the tuber is visible above the soil surface.

Fertilize cyclamen when they begin to grow out of dormancy. We recommend using Schultz All Purpose Liquid Plant Food at half strength.

Dead head spent blooms frequently to encourage new buds.

Cyclamen are not pet safe and can be toxic to our furry friends.

Holiday Cactus varieties are often associated with specific fall, winter, and spring holidays because this is when you will usually see them blooming in the garden center.

Each variety of holiday cactus is easily identified by their leaf shape. The Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumgera truncata) has pointed projections on the edge of its leaves. The Christmas cactus (Schlumgera bridgesti) has leaf projections which are more scalloped or tear drop shaped. The Easter cactus (Schlumgera rhipsalisopsis) has rounded leaves.

Holiday Cactus are native to the coastal mountains of south-eastern Brazil and is a member of the Cactaceae plant family.

Holiday cactus are known for their brightly blooming flowers but only when the days are short. Holiday Cactus are signaled to bloom when they are exposed to 12 hours or more of darkness for a prescribed period of time. This is called photoperiodism.

Holiday cactus love bright light, but don’t necessarily need full sun. Dappled or indirect light is just fine.

Holiday cactus are quite drought tolerant, but do like a bit of extra moisture during bud formation and bloom. This ensures that the buds and blooms do not desiccate and dehisce (dry out and fall off). When not in bloom, you can allow the soil to dry all the way down between waterings.

When it's time to repot, plant in a cactus specific soil such as Sol Soils Cactus Gritty Mix as they do prefer a chunky mix that drains well and dries through quickly.

Fertilize every two weeks with a cactus specific fertilizer.

When your cactus is done blooming, fertilize once a month with a diluted magnesium sulfate solution. Mix one teaspoon of Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) with one gallon of water.

Stop fertilizing in late summer and don't fertilize during the winter when the plant is not actively growing.

Dead head spent blooms frequently to encourage new buds.

Holiday cactus are pet safe and non toxic to our furry friends.