20 Plants that Have Christmas in Their Names

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Here’s a curated list of Plants that Have Christmas in Their Names for adding a festive flair to your home!

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Plants that Have Christmas in Their Names

1. Christmas Cactus

Plants that Have Christmas in Their Names 1Botanical Name: Schlumbergera bridgesii

A popular houseplant known for its colorful, tubular flowers. It typically blooms around Christmas, hence its name.

2. Christmas Fern

Botanical Name: Polystichum acrostichoides

This fern is native to North America. It gets its name because it stays green throughout the Christmas season.

3. Christmas Rose

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Botanical Name: Helleborus niger

Despite its name, it’s not a true rose. It’s known for its white, rose-like flowers that often bloom in the winter around Christmas.

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4. Christmas Orchid

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Botanical Name: Calanthe triplicata

This orchid species is native to Australia and Asia. It blooms around Christmas and has striking white flowers.

5. Christmas Berry

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Botanical Name: Ardisia crenata

Also known as the Carolina wolfberry, this plant is native to the southeastern United States and produces bright red berries around the holiday season.

6. Christmas Bush

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Botanical Name: Ceratopetalum gummiferum

Native to Australia, this plant is famous for its bright red calyces that resemble flowers and are often used in Christmas decorations.

7. Christmas Palm

Botanical Name: Veitchia merrillii

This palm stands out with its smooth, slender trunk and bright red fruits that appear during the holiday season.

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8. Christmas Moss

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Botanical Name: Vesicularia montagnei

A type of aquatic moss used in aquariums, named for its bright green, festive appearance. You can pair it with poinsettia during the festive season!

9. Christmas Box

Botanical Name: Sarcococca

This plant is known for its sweet-smelling flowers that bloom in winter, often around Christmas.

10. Christmas Begonia

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Botanical Name: Begonia x cheimantha

It is a hybrid Begonia that typically blooms during the winter months, which is why it gets that monicker! You can keep it in pots, thanks to its stubby size.

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11. Christmas Kalanchoe

Botanical Name: Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

A succulent plant with bright, long-lasting flowers that often bloom in winter. This is also famous as the Florist Kalanchoe.

12. Christmas Heliconia

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Botanical Name: Heliconia angusta

The plant is quite popular for its beautiful red and white flower bracts that resemble traditional Christmas colors.

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13. Christmas Jewel Holly

Botanical Name: Ilex ‘HL10-90’

A variety of holly, known for its bright red berries and glossy green leaves, is often used in Christmas decorations.

14. Christmas Star

Botanical Name: Euphorbia pulcherrima

Another name for Poinsettia, it is famous for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays.

15. Christmas Bells

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Botanical Name: Blandfordia grandiflora

Native to Australia, these plants produce bell-shaped flowers around the festive season. It will be a great companion for your Christmas tree!

16. Christmas Cherry

Botanical Name: Solanum pseudocapsicum

Also known as the Winter Cherry, it bears red fruits during winter. You can keep it indoors as long as you provide plenty of sunlight to it.

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17. Christmas Snow

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Botanical Name: Euphorbia leucocephala

It is famous for its small white bracts surrounding the tiny flowers, giving the appearance of snow that contrasts well with the deep green stems.

18. Christmas Thyme

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Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris ‘Christmas’

It is a culinary herb with a festive name, possibly due to its usage in holiday cooking. You can also grow it in pots on a sunny windowsill.

19. Christmas Aloe

Botanical Name: Aloe ‘Christmas Carol’

A succulent with green leaves and bright red markings, resembling the festive colors of Christmas! Keep them in groups around the Christmas tree for the best display!

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20. Christmas Vine

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Botanical Name: Ipomoea lobata

Distinct from Celastrus paniculatus, this vine features red, orange, and yellow tubular flowers. A must-have in the garden!

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