Houseplant Christmas: Simple Green Decoration
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The festive season is almost upon us, meaning bright lights, cosy corners, and a chance to bring nature inside. If you love Christmas and you love houseplants, the two go together beautifully. From terrarium baubles to festive succulent gift boxes, plants make the season feel warmer, greener, and full of charm.
Here are some simple, festive ways to bring nature into your home (and your gifting!) this Christmas. 🌿
Terrarium Baubles: Mini Living Worlds
There’s something extra special about hanging a mini world on your Christmas tree. Terrarium baubles add a soft, natural sparkle that stands out from the usual glitter and tinsel.
You can fill them with moss, tiny air plants, or little wintery scenes, completely low-maintenance, completely charming.
Make a living wreath!
Why not go green this Christmas? Use succulents, air plants, moss, or small evergreen cuttings to craft a living wreath. It’s a lovely eco-friendly alternative to traditional wreaths, and it doubles as a piece of décor that keeps on giving. Perfect for your door, wall, or even as a dining table centrepiece. Plus, it’s a great project to get the family involved!
Succulent Christmas Gift Boxes: The low care living gift
Looking for a no-faff gift for a friend, teacher, colleague, or family member, succulents are perfect. They arrive looking lovely, stay lovely, and don’t ask for much at all (bit like the ideal houseguest).
Pop one into a festive gift box with eco-friendly packaging, and you’ve got a thoughtful present for anyone.
🎄 Christmas Cactus: A Seasonal Star
If you’ve got a Christmas cactus then you’ve hit the houseplant jackpot (in Christmas terms anyway!) Somehow these plants just have the ability to burst into full bloom on the run up to Christmas. Those bright pink or red blooms are the perfect to brighten up these dark winter evenings, sitting on a windowsill or coffee table. And with the added bonus of demanding very little care throughout the year, they keep to themselves and, deliver the goods each Christmas!
🌿 Terrariums: Evergreen in a bottle
Terrariums are made for winter. While everything outside goes dark, drizzly and bare stemmed, these tiny indoor jungles stay lush and green with no cold fingers required!
They look gorgeous on dining tables, bookshelves, or next to fairy lights, where the glass catches the glow just right.
✨ Decorate your existing houseplants!
Even if you are going Christmas tree-less this year a few warm lights and handmade ornaments can do a lot of heavy lifting!
✨ Air Plants: Magical, Minimal & Great for Stockings
Air plants feel a bit… mystical. No soil, barely any care, and they look good anywhere, from Christmas table centrepieces to tucked into wreaths or stockings. They’re the little Christmas surprise nobody expects but everyone loves.
Tips to create a Cosy Christmas Plant Corner
A few ideas to green up your space for the season:
Pair succulents with warm fairy lights
Pop moss terrariums next to candles for a woodland vibe
Use houseplants instead of plastic décor for a natural, soothing look
Add little stars, pinecones, or mini baubles to planters for a festive touch
Small changes, plenty of joy.
🎅 Final Thoughts
Houseplants make Christmas feel calmer, greener, and a little more grounded. Whether it’s a tiny terrarium bauble for the tree or a fully gift-ready succulent box, living gifts always mean more as they last long after the mince pies disappear!
And if you’re looking for unique, sustainable plant gifts this year, take a peek at our festive collection… your perfect Christmas green treat is waiting.
Whatever decorations you choose, have a great Christmas! 🌿✨
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