During the winter holiday season, several plants are often the stars of the show. So, depending on where you live in the world, you might see them at this time of year. The most common holiday plant is probably poinsettia. The plant is native to countries in Central and South America. Even if they do not grow in your area, you may see them in holiday movies and television shows from the United States. With their bright red leaves, they add color to any holiday decorations. Many people buy them for the holidays, but then throw them away afterward. But you can actually keep them around a little longer. When you first bring them home, try to protect the plants from cold air. If you live in a cold climate, consider warming the car before transporting them. Once home, you should keep them away from cold doorways or windows. Place them where daytime temperatures are between 18-23 degrees Celsius. Water the whole container whenever the surface turns dry. But the plant itself should never sit in water. Make sure water can escape from the bottom.
Title: Common ‘Holiday’ Plants and How to Care for Them
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poinsettia. </span> <span data-start-time='22938' data-end-time='28708'>The plant is native to countries in Central and South America. </span> <span data-start-time='28708' data-end-time='39042'>Even if they do not grow in your area, you may see them in holiday movies and television shows from the United States.</span> <span data-start-time='39042' data-end-time='46125'>With their bright red leaves, they add color to any holiday decorations. </span> <span data-start-time='46125' data-end-time='53313'>Many people buy them for the holidays, but then throw them away afterward. </span> <span data-start-time='53313' data-end-time='58521'>But you can actually keep them around a little longer.</span> <span data-start-time='58521' data-end-time='65500'>When you first bring them home, try to protect the plants from cold air. </span> <span data-start-time='65500' data-end-time='72896'>If you live in a cold climate, consider warming the car before transporting them. </span> <span data-start-time='72896' data-end-time='80500'>Once home, you should keep them away from cold doorways or windows. </span> <span data-start-time='80500' data-end-time='88458'>Place them where daytime temperatures are between 18-23 degrees Celsius.</span> <span data-start-time='88458' data-end-time='93771'>Water the whole container whenever the surface turns dry. </span> <span data-start-time='93771' data-end-time='98563'>But the plant itself should never sit in water. </span> <span data-start-time='98563' data-end-time='103146'>Make sure water can escape from the bottom.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Pause' class='pause' style='display:none;'></button><button title='Forward' class='forward' disabled='disabled'></button><button class='finished-reading' 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