The holiday season is here, which means evergreens, poinsettias, amaryllis, and other holiday plants have arrived in stores. Plants are often at the center of our holiday decorations and traditions and are frequently given as gifts. Whether you’re buying them as gifts or for yourself, learn about what to look for when selecting your holiday plants and how to transport them to avoid cold weather damaging them so they can be enjoyed throughout the holiday season.

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  00:35 – Tips on selecting holiday plants

    00:44 – Poinsettias

    02:20 – Christmas cactus

    03:20 – Amaryllis 

    04:15 – Norfolk Island Pines

  05:30 – Inspecting and transporting plants to avoid damage

  07:50 – What to look for when selecting Christmas trees  

  09:19 – Wrap-up and goodbye! 

Need information on caring for your holiday plants? Check out these Good Growing articles:
Poinsettias
Holiday cacti
Amaryllis
Norfolk Island Pines
Caring for Christmas trees
 

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