Christmas Enhancement: The Vibrant Holly Plant Will Elevate Your Holiday Decorations, Learn How to Cultivate Yours Today
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Holly, the iconic Christmas foliage, can be grown as a houseplant and adds a touch of natural festive charm to your home. Here's a guide on how to grow and care for holly indoors.
If you're looking to bring some holiday spirit into your home without sowing from scratch, the Dwarf Burford Holly Live Plant from Amazon or the Southern Living Plant Collection Oakland Holly from Walmart are convenient options. For those in Germany, the Kennel & Schmenger Pantoletten Holly in brown can be ordered from Kastner & Öhler for €181.99.
Once you've acquired your holly, it's essential to provide the right conditions for it to thrive. Holly prefers cooler indoor temperatures, ideally between 60-70°F (15 - 21°C). It also benefits from higher humidity levels.
Holly thrives in bright, indirect light. While it's possible to root holly cuttings in water, they root more successfully in a moist, well-draining soil mix. It's recommended to use well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH (5.0 - 6.0) for holly.
Feeding holly with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every four to six weeks during the growing season is beneficial. However, avoid fertilizing holly in fall and winter.
Repotting holly every two to three years or when roots outgrow the container is recommended, using fresh soil and a slightly larger pot for healthy growth. Keep holly cuttings warm and misted until roots develop.
With optimal conditions, holly can thrive indoors long-term. The Ilex Magical® Amaranth Winterberry from Jackson & Perkins is a suitable addition to a houseplant collection, as its red foliage adds an unexpected touch.
Adopting holly as a houseplant introduces a touch of Christmassy foliage in a natural way, making it a great addition to holiday decor. With proper care, holly can last indoors for several months.
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