Did you think that plants only bloom in spring and summer? The truth is that no, there are many other plants that bloom at Christmas, or rather, in the month of December.
Some of them are typical of Christmas, while others are more unknown, but may be perfect for that decoration that you want to have. Shall we talk about them?
polygala
Its scientific name is Polygala myrtifolia, and it is native to South Africa. Its common name is "Cape milkmaid" and it is a plant that adapts perfectly to the ground and to being in a pot.
Regarding the cold, you should not worry because it is very, very resistant. It loves the sun, so you should choose a location where it gets as much light as possible.
As for the flowers, these, if they are in a good place, can occur throughout the year. Are from purple or mauve colors and they have two open petals that simulate a butterfly.
Azalea
The azalea is a plant that usually blooms at the beginning of spring, but it can also do so at the beginning of winter, coinciding with Christmas. If you have it in one bright and well-kept area, sure that surprises you with some little flowers.
Holly
One of the typical Christmas plants for a few years is holly. East, During the month of December it blooms and that is why it becomes a plant that everyone loves and that is usually placed next to the Christmas tree for its green color (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 must bear in mind that it is toxic to pets, so if you have a dog or cat you should not have it at home.
feathery lattice
It was not widely known in Spain, but now it is one of the ones you find in autumn, with a efflorescence that makes it look feathery (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 were touching down, hence its name. But it is 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 that can damage it.
brassica oleracea
Let's go with another plant that, at first glance, you might think is a lettuce or a cabbage. But really it's not so. It is a plant that does not measure more than 30 centimeters in height. It is characterized by having large and curly leaves, of a strong green color. In the center would be the flower, which is similar to a cabbage but green.
Christmas cactus
Among the plants that bloom at Christmas, we cannot forget the Christmas cactus, which is used at this time for Christmas decoration.
He loves humidity and the truth is that, if you provide it, you will most likely not have to give him much more care.
bouvardias
These plants, of Mexican origin, are not yet well known in Spain. But those who have seen them have been amazed at them. And it is that They are plants with dark green leaves and clusters of flowers that come out in a tubular shape., which can be white or pink, and have an incredible smell.
Being very small, and many in quantity (because each bunch has quite a few), the color contrasts with the dark green and the paleness of the flowers that have not yet opened, and it is a success for Christmas.
senecio cruentus
Of the senecio we know only a few species, but the truth is that it has many and, specifically, the cruentus species is the one that interests us the most. For starters, it's native to the Canary Islands and its height is between 20 and 40cm. The flowers it offers can be of different colors, even bicolor, 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 especially in the mountains and stony areas. It does not have great height, since it will remain about 20-30 centimeters.
As for the flowers are small, formed by four petals and pink. They are not individual but occur in groups.
Viola tricolor
Another name by which it is known is thought. Or Trinidadian. It is actually a rather wild plant, whose height does not exceed 20 centimeters. It has very showy flowers, in two or three colors, commonly white, purple, and violet, with a yellow center. Also, They are curious because they have two independent petals, which are the purple ones, and then three white and purple petals with a yellow center.
light fixtures
Scientific name Arisarum simorrhium, this plant only blooms in December, ahead of Christmas, although it is not for everyone. And it is that, for him to do it, it must be pollinated by insects and these must enter into that "flower", as a trap, so that it closes and only when it blooms does it let it out.
Chrysanthemums
This is another of the plants that bloom at Christmas, or rather, that offer the greatest beauty they have. The flowers can be of many colors and the leaves of the plant are of different shades of green, with a jagged edge.
Poinsettia
We have left for last the Poinsettia because we know that you may be wondering why we have not put it at the beginning as it is one of the most typical Christmas. And the reason is easy: because does not bloom at Christmas.
In fact, the fact that you see that it has green leaves and, in the cup, those "red flowers" is a complete mistake. Actually, they are also leaves, only they turn that color in the colder months. Hence, these are not really the flowers.
Do you know more plants that bloom at Christmas? You can leave them in comments for others to discover.