Collection: Christmas Flowers

What is the traditional flower of Christmas?

The Poinsettia is most commonly found adorning homes on Christmas, being the traditional flower of the holiday.

Why was it called the Christmas flower?

Poinsettia is considered the Christmas flower because of an old Mexican legend about a young girl Pepita gifting a bouquet of weeds to baby Jesus, because she had no money to buy a real gift. On her way, she passed the church, and when she left the gift on his doorstep, the weeds turned into red flowers. From that day on, they became known as “Flores de Noche Buena,” or “Flowers of the Holy Night.”

What flower blooms around Christmas?

The Christmas cactus is a plant that naturally blooms around Christmas night and hence, the name. 

What plant represents Christmas?

Poinsettias symbolise Christmas and are a common sight in nearly every home on the night of Christmas. They are easy to recognize with their large, vibrant red blooms and green leaves. 

What flower is given the most on Christmas?

Again, Poinsettias are the most iconic Christmas plants and are even called the red Christmas flowers due to them being universally accepted as the flower of Christmas, and therefore, they are given to loved ones the most.

What is a Christmas orchid?

Christmas orchid is an informal name for a handful of different orchids that blossom during the winter holidays. Some Christmas orchids are also used in traditional Christmas floral arrangements. Most of these types of plants are easy to grow but require unique conditions in order to blossom during Christmas. The three best known species of orchids that blossom during Christmas include Percivel's cattleya, winika and the star of Bethlehem orchid.

Is an orchid a good Christmas gift?

Orchids make amazing gifts on any occasion due to them being affiliated with positive things. Orchids symbolise love, friendship, purity, and prosperity; therefore, they are good Christmas gifts.

What is December’s birth flower?

December has two birth flowers, namely, holly and narcissus. Both have their own meanings and are a common sight during the month since they are thriving during this time. Holly symbolizes a wish for domestic happiness, and the narcissus is believed to mean that you want your loved ones to stay just the way they are, and it also means good wishes and respect.