Question: How did poinsettias become the Christmas flower? Do poinsettias come in any other color besides red? Answer: Poinsettias are available in an increasing variety of colors selected by ...

Poinsettias have been a Christmas staple in the U.S. for nearly 200 years, but that doesn’t mean everyone knows exactly how to take care of these tropical flowers. It’s estimated that roughly 35 ...

We’ve officially hit the final stretch in the run-up to Christmas, which is usually when the last-minute panic starts to creep in — especially if you’ve still got a few names left to tick off your ...

Indigenous to Mexico, cuetlaxochitl (pronounced ket-la-sho-she) is a perennial, ornamental plant capable reaching heights of 10 – 15 feet, frequently associated with the time of winter solstice.

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Flowers are a thoughtful gift at any time of year, but they can ...

What is the original Christmas flower? It depends on who you ask. I believe almost everyone would answer poinsettia to this question, but it appears there might be alternative answers. Before the ...

We all know about the holly and the ivy, but what about the Christmas bush and the Christrose? They’re all examples of plants and flowers countries across the world associate with the festive season, ...

Festive flowers are a must in the run-up to Christmas, but how can you make the most of what you have in your own garden to add interest to a rich display? A variety of foliage and berries foraged ...

The best blooms to gift and decorate with. Christmas in Australia is often spent outdoors in the sunshine and warmth, but that also means that if you’re hosting this year, you probably want your ...

St. Patrick was traveling from Ireland to France to see and meet with St. Martin, the Bishop of Tours. It was during Christmas time, recounts a centuries-old tradition in an area along the Loire river ...