Did you think plants only bloom in spring and summer? The truth is, no, there are many other plants that bloom at Christmas, or rather, in the month of December.
Some of them are typical for Christmas, while others are more unknown, but they can be perfect for the decoration you want to have. Are we going to talk about it?
polygale
Its scientific name is Polygala myrtifolia, and it is native to South Africa. Its common name is “Dairy Cap” and it is a plant that adapts perfectly to soil and potting.
Regarding the cold, do not worry because it is very, very resistant. It loves the sun, so you need to choose a place where it receives as much light as possible.
As for the flowers, these, if well placed, can occur throughout the year. They are purple or mauve in color and have two open petals that look like a butterfly.
Azalea
The azalea is a plant that usually blooms in early spring, but it can also do so in early winter, coinciding with Christmas. If you have it in a bright and well-kept place, it will surely surprise you with some small flowers.
holly
One of the typical Christmas plants for a few years is the holly. This, during the month of December blooms and that is why it becomes a plant that everyone loves and is usually placed next to the Christmas tree for its green colors (in the leaves), yellow (in the outline of the leaves ) and those red fruits that it usually gives in the form of clusters attached to the branch.
Of course, we have to keep in mind that it is toxic to pets, so if you have a dog or a cat, you shouldn’t have one in the house.
feathery network
It was not very well known in Spain, but now it is one of those found in autumn, with an efflorescence that gives it a feathery appearance (and you also have it in different colors).
It is almost impossible to resist touching it, because it is very soft, almost as if you are landing it, hence its name. But it’s not one of those that lasts long inside the house; it is better to put it outside and protect it a little from the cold and the wind which can damage it.
Brassica oleracea
Let’s start with another plant that, at first glance, might look like a lettuce or a cabbage. But that’s really not the case. It is a plant that does not measure more than 30 centimeters in height. It is characterized by large and curly leaves, of an intense green color. In the center would be the flower, which looks like a cabbage but in green.
Among the plants that bloom at Christmas, one cannot forget about the Christmas cactus, which is used at this time for Christmas decoration.
He loves humidity and the truth is, if you provide it, you probably won’t have to give him much more care.
bouvardias
These plants, of Mexican origin, are still little known in Spain. But those who saw them were amazed. And it is that they are plants with dark green leaves and clusters of flowers that come out in a tubular form, which can be white or pink, and have an incredible smell.
Being very small, and numerous (because each bouquet has quite a few) the color contrasts with the dark green and the pallor of the flowers that have not yet opened, and it is a success for Christmas.
senecio cruentus
Of the senecio we only know a few species, but the truth is that there are many of them and, specifically, the species cruentus is the one that interests us the most. To begin with, it is native to the Canary Islands and its height is between 20 and 40 cm. The flowers she offers can be of different colors, even two-tone, which makes them even more striking.
Usually they are purple or hot pink, but they can also be pink and fuchsia, or white with a fuchsia border.
Daphne cneorum
This wild shrub usually grows mostly in mountains and rocky areas. It does not have a great height, because it will remain about 20-30 centimeters.
As for the flowers, they are small, formed by four petals and pink in color. They are not individual but occur in groups.
tricolor viola
Another name by which it is known is pansy. Or Trinidadian. It is, in fact, a rather wild plant, the height of which does not exceed 20 centimeters. It has very showy flowers, in two or three colors, usually white, purple and violet, with a yellow center. Moreover, they are curious because they have two independent petals, which are the purple ones, then three white and purple petals with a yellow center.
light fixtures
With the scientific name Arisarum simorrhium, this plant only blooms in December, before Christmas, although it’s not for everyone. And it is that, to do this, it must be pollinated by insects and these must enter inside this “flower”, like a trap, so that it closes and only lets it out when she blooms.
chrysanthemums
It is another of the plants that bloom at Christmas, or rather, that offer the greatest beauty they have. The flowers can be many colors, and the leaves of the plant are different shades of green, with a serrated edge.
Easter flower
We left the Easter flower for last because we know you might be wondering why we didn’t put it in the beginning because it is one of the most typical Christmas flowers. And the reason is simple: because it does not bloom at Christmas.
In fact, the fact that you see it has green leaves and, in the cup, those “red flowers” is a complete mistake. In fact, they are also leaves, only they take on this color during the colder months. Therefore, it’s not really the flowers.
Do you know of any other plants that bloom at Christmas? You can leave them in the comments for others to discover.