All parts of the azalea are labeled as poisonous. Keep this plant far away from little ones, both two-legged and four-legged.
Heart shaped silvery leaves, lovely large flowers on long stalks. Cyclamen is a delightful plant. Unfortunately, it's also a plant that requires a lot of care. A cool temperature, lots of water, preferably from the bottom of the pot, and a very humid atmosphere. The cyclamen loves its sunlight, but it can survive in a brightly lit room.
This is another plant better discarded when the blooming season ends. It's a difficult plant to carry over and bring into flower a second season. Only the underground parts of this plant (the bulb and rhizomes) are poisonous.
Delightful, huge stately blooms on very long stems. And good news! The amaryllis is easy to grow. Such a variety of colors, too, from snowy white to deep scarlet to vibrant orange. Multicolored. Striped. This plant is magnificent. Can you tell this is a favorite of mine?
To plant an amaryllis bulb, soak the bottom half of the bulb in warm water for a few hours. Then bury it up to its neck in soil and press the soil down around the bulb firmly. Any good potting soil will do. The amaryllis isn't fussy.
Keep in a warm room in bright light. Keep it moist, but remember that over watering may rot your bulb. Bulbs will mature into flowering plants in six weeks to two months. After the amaryllis is done flowering, allow the bulb to rest for three or four months, repot it, and start the cycle all over again. The bulb is poisonous, but only if eaten in large amounts.
The last plant on my list is the Jerusalem cherry. This plant is very pretty and Christmasy with its deep green foliage and bright red berries. It needs a cool temperature, bright light with some direct sunlight and needs to be kept moist at all times. This plant also likes to be misted regularly.
WARNING!!! The Jerusalem Cherry is a member of the nightshade family and it is very poisonous, especially the berries. It's a double threat because children could mistake the red berries for cherries, so keep this plant well out of the reach of small fingers.
I hope you receive many lovely plants this coming Holiday season, and I hope they help to Deck your Halls with Christmas Cheer.
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