Looking to brighten your home with vibrant indoor blooms this holiday season? Explore the charm of Christmas cacti, Waxed Amaryllis, Orchids, and more, each offering a burst of color and long-lasting beauty well beyond the holidays. These festive plants don’t just elevate your décor; they also make thoughtful, standout gifts for anyone on your list.
CHRISTMAS CACTUS
Christmas Cactus, also known as Holiday Cactus, is a very popular indoor plant this time of year. Unlike traditional cacti, the Christmas Cactus doesn’t originate from a hot, dry desert. Instead, it is an epiphytic succulent native to the tropical rainforests of southern Brazil, where it grows on tree branches rather than in the ground.
These plants thrive in the high humidity, filtered sunlight, and warm temperatures found in a rainforest. When potting them in a container, it’s important to use a well-draining soil mix—such as a blend designed for succulents or one amended with perlite—and to choose a pot with drainage holes to prevent water from sitting at the bottom. Proper potting helps mimic their natural environment and keeps your Christmas Cactus happy and healthy indoors.
ORCHIDS
If you’re looking to add a pop of color to your home this holiday season, Phalaenopsis orchids—aka the fabulous “moth orchids”—are about to become your new best friend. These beauties come dressed in snowy white and their blooms last for months. They’re surprisingly low-maintenance for something that looks so fancy. Give them bright, indirect light, keep them cozy in normal indoor temps, and water them about once a week. With their long-lasting flowers and easygoing nature, Orchids bring a soft splash of color and a whole lot of personality to your holiday décor.
WAXED AMARYLLIS
Waxed Amaryllis has quickly become a favorite for holiday décor, adding a fresh, modern touch to classic seasonal styling. Its smooth, glossy wax finish—typically in rich reds and greens—creates a festive statement even before the blooms open. We offer stunning varieties like Amadeus and Spartacus, each bringing its own vibrant color. And because these bulbs grow without soil or watering, they make effortless centerpieces, thoughtful gifts, and beautiful accents for mantles and tables alike.
SPLASH
The Splash plant is ready to steal the spotlight. With its brightly speckled leaves—think festive confetti in pink, red, or white—this little charmer adds a playful pop of color to any room.
Splash plants may look fancy, but they’re wonderfully easygoing. Place them in bright, indirect light and keep their soil lightly moist, and they’ll reward you with vibrant foliage that just keeps getting better. They’re compact, colorful, and full of character—basically the plant equivalent of a holiday party in a pot. Perfect for tabletops, shelves, or anywhere that could use an extra pop of color and interest this season.
SELAGINELLA (FROSTY FERN)
Selaginella, often called spikemoss or clubmoss, is the perfect plant for anyone craving a touch of lush, woodland magic during the holidays. Its soft, feathery foliage stays vibrantly green year-round, giving your space a cozy, forest-floor vibe.
This humidity-loving plant thrives in low to medium light and prefers consistently moist soil. With its rich texture and naturally decorative look, Selaginella adds a refreshing, earthy contrast to the season’s bold colors and makes any corner feel instantly more alive. Perfect for terrariums, tabletops, or anywhere that needs a little winter greenery.
PLANT CARE TIPS
To help your holiday color thrive, start with the best foundation—whether you’re planting in a flowerbed or creating a beautiful display in your new pottery. For outdoor or in-ground holiday plantings, Calloway’s Premium Flowerbed Garden Soil provides the rich nutrients and moisture balance your plants need to establish quickly and look their best all season long. If you prefer decorating with containers, explore our beautiful pottery collection, featuring a variety of colors, textures, and designs perfect for showcasing your fresh holiday plants.
Then, complete your planting with Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil, now available at a new lower price of $19.99 for a 1.5 cu ft bag! Our potting soil is specially formulated with the highest quality ingredients to provide superior drainage, aeration, and nutrition—everything your plants need for a strong start and continued healthy growth. Whether you’re refreshing your tabletop greenery, potting up festive favorites, or planting directly into your flowerbeds, your plants will love the difference quality soil and pottery can make.
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At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have everything you need to get ready for the holidays! Please stop by and explore our entire holiday collection, seasonal plants, Christmas décor, and more! Shop our neighborhood stores or shop online now!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many indoor plants can bring bright color into your home during the holiday season. Christmas Cactus produces vivid blooms in shades of pink, red, or white and can flower for several weeks. Moth orchids offer long-lasting flowers that stay vibrant for months with minimal care. Waxed amaryllis bulbs provide bold reds and greens even before they bloom, and they grow on their own without soil. These plants give you reliable holiday color in containers, entryways, and tabletops.
A Christmas Cactus stays healthy when you give it bright, indirect light and avoid placing it in direct sun. Plant it in well-draining soil and use a pot with drainage holes so extra water can escape. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, but do not let it sit in standing water. Keep temperatures steady and away from drafts or heat vents. With these steps, the plant will hold its blooms longer and continue to grow through the season.
A waxed amaryllis is a single amaryllis bulb coated in decorative wax. The wax protects the bulb and stores the moisture it needs, so you do not need soil or regular watering. It naturally sends up a stem and blooms with bright holiday flowers. Many come in red, green, or metallic wax finishes that add extra color before the blooms even open. It is a simple way to add holiday décor because it requires almost no care.
Selaginella is a great choice for soft, lush green texture. It has feathery foliage that stays bright and fresh-looking indoors. It grows well in low to medium light, which makes it easy to place in most rooms. Selaginella prefers consistently moist soil, so light, regular watering helps keep it full and healthy. It brings a natural, woodland look to holiday displays and pairs well with colorful plants like orchids or amaryllis.
For holiday containers, choose a high-quality potting mix that drains well and allows roots to breathe. A mix with ingredients like perlite or pine bark helps prevent soggy soil. Always use pots with drainage holes so extra water can escape. For outdoor beds, use a nutrient-rich garden soil to support strong root development and steady growth. Good soil makes holiday plants healthier, keeps them blooming longer, and reduces problems with rot or stress.
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