1Christmas Fern
indigojt//Getty Images This leafy green owes its name to its vibrant color, which doesn't fade a bit during the holidays. The Christmas fern is a low-maintenance plant, but it does require a shady habitat and consistently damp, well-draining soil. These plants can grow quite large, so they're perfect for a roomy den with north-facing windows.
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2Norfolk Island Pine
bgwalker//Getty Images This ornamental plant can thrive in an indoor climate, since it's able to adapt from its native Mediterranean climate to a drier, warmer atmosphere. In the winter time, it's best to mist this plant, water it sparingly, and keep it in a heated room. It's not going to give you a vibrant blossom, but it will be the perfect living decoration for the holidays.
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3Peace Lily
Anna Blazhuk//Getty Images Steer clear of this plant if you have dogs or cats—though elegant and beautiful, the peace lily is toxic to our furry friends! The main factor for growth is the amount of light this lily gets. Though it doesn't do well outside in the cold, it can bloom year-round as long as it gets enough sun, high humidity, and moist soil.
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4Rubber Fig
Natalia Gdovskaia//Getty Images The Ficus Elastica is known for its broad, beautiful leaves with a glossy finish. Since it thrives in temperate climate (i.e., above 55 degrees Fahrenheit), this fig tree does great indoors. Just place it somewhere with medium-to-high light exposure and keep its soil relatively dry—overwatering can cause those shiny leaves to fall off.
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5Anthurium
Isabel Pavia//Getty Images Add some holiday spirit to your windowsill with this sunshine lover, which thrives in high humidity. The vibrant blossom's broad, crimson spathes and deep-green leaves give off serious Christmas vibes.
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6Bleeding Heart Vine
CHI WAI CHEVY WAN//Getty Images Showcasing balloon-like white flowers with dainty red corollas, this prolific vine blooms for months, so it'll shower your indoor garden with festive cheer well into the new year!
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7Poinsettia
Getty Images It may be the signature Christmas plant now, but these red petals didn't always dominate the holidays. One clever florist figured out how to take this plant from gangly weed to festive favorite back in the 1920s. By sending free poinsettias to television stations in December, his family business made it a seasonal standby.
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8Holly
Getty Images Growing up to 50 feet tall (!), holly bushes don't exactly belong inside. However, little shrubs or wreaths can pep up your home. Either way, only female varieties will produce the bright red berries.
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9Christmas Rose
Getty Images Nope, this isn't your traditional red rose. In fact, hellebores don't belong to the rose family at all. The perennial plants earn their Christmas ties because of an old European legend.
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10Amaryllis
Getty Images If you receive one of these slender gems this season, don't toss the pot once the flower fades. Store the bulb in a cool, dark place, and soon it'll be ready to put on another show.
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11Mistletoe
Getty Images Pucker up! Mistletoe has been associated with a friendly smooch since the 18th century, with Victorians solidifying the tradition. According to legend, if you refuse a kiss, you'll be cursed with bad luck!
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12Candy Cane Sorrel
Gyro//Getty Images These petite, trumpet-shaped beauties look just as sweet as the holiday treat they're named after. The whimsical perennials are best grown in full sun or partial shade, so park them by a sunny window or your front door.
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13Paperwhites
Getty Images 14Christmas Cactus
Getty Images The succulent trend does not die come wintertime. This popular houseplant, also called the Thanksgiving cactus, hits the market just in time for the holidays. The "linked" segments look interesting on their own, but the leaf-like pads also produce white, pink, red or purple flowers. Give yours the right soil and amounts of sun, and it'll last well into the new year.
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15Rosemary
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16Cyclamen
Getty Images These signature upswept petals pop up in grocery stores every winter, and with their pretty silver foliage, what's not to love? While cyclamen also comes in white, pink and purple, stick to the crimson variety if extra holiday cheer is what you're after.
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17Pansies
Clive Nichols//Getty Images Especially in a deep shade of red, pansies are a surprising but still perfectly festive floral for the holidays, whether grown indoors or out. Pansies can still thrive in cooler climates, according to Almanac—they can even bounce back after a frost.
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18Phalaenopsis Orchid
Maarigard//Getty Images This winter-blooming beauty is a great way to add a pop of color to your home when it's cold and dreary out. Make sure it gets plenty of light (but not direct, scorching sunlight) and keep it in an area that stays between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and you'll have a happy orchid all holiday season.
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19Pear Tree
Francois De Heel//Getty Images All that's missing is a partridge. Okay, so a pear tree might not be a winter plant, but it is a part of one of the most iconic holiday songs of all time, so it makes the cut in our book. If you do want a pear tree, here's how to care for it.
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