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From the 17th century, friars of the Franciscan Christian religious order in Mexico included the plants in their Christmas celebrations. [29] The star-shaped leaf pattern is said to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem , the red color represents the blood shed during the sacrifice of Jesus' crucifixion , and the white leaves represent the purity of ...
It needs bright indirect light and can thrive for weeks on end, making it a popular indoor plant and botanical gift for the holidays. Margarita Zhilova / 500px - Getty Images Frosty Ferns
Poinsettias, a Christmas plant Once the cold weather hits and the spring flowers start to go away, it's time to think about some new plants . Fortunately, some of the prettiest and most elegant ...
Here's how poinsettias went from their ancient Aztec beginnings to one of the world's most beloved holiday plants.
The flowers are borne on a stout flowering stem up to 1.0 m (3.3 ft) long, each flower with a pedicel 25–50 mm (0.98–2.0 in) long. The stamens are attached above the middle of the flower tube. The flowers are mostly red on the outside with yellow on the inside and are usually very prominent in their native habitat, often rising above ground ...
Senna alata is an important medicinal tree, as well as an ornamental flowering plant in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae.It also known as emperor's candlesticks, [1] candle bush, [2] candelabra bush, Christmas candles, [3] empress candle plant, ringworm shrub, [3] or candletree.
Mistletoe. Mistletoe has a unique place in Ree's heart: It reigned as the official Oklahoma state flower for 114 years! While there's debate about the exact origin, mistletoe became Christmas ...
Alstroemeria psittacina is cultivated as an ornamental plant by plant nurseries, for use in temperate gardens, such as in California. It is a popular ornamental plant in New Zealand , where it usually blooms at Christmastime and is referred to as New Zealand Christmas bell .