There are certain things in this world whose appeal is mysterious: Jake Paul. Caesar salads without anchovies. Dubstep. The popularity of the poinsettias plant this time of year is nearly as mysterious—their bright red and green coloring makes them absolutely ideal for the holidays, which explains why they’re easily the most popular potted plant sold during the holidays, with about 30 million popping up in cheerful homes each year. On the other hand, that distinct coloring combined with the difficulty of keeping your finicky, fragile poinsettias alive also explains why about 29.9 million of those wind up in the trash by January.
While the poisonous nature of the poinsettia has been overblown, they’re not exactly good for your pets, either, which is another reason to find an alternative. But the worst thing about the poinsettia is their very basicness: They’re the default holiday plant, and who wants default? Wouldn’t you rather have unique and interesting? And maybe a plant that doesn’t require a Ph.D. in horticulture just to keep it from turning into a brown ghost of Christmas Past?
The fact is, you’re not legally required to have poinsettias in your house during the holidays, and other houseplants can be just as festive. If you’re thinking of changing up your holiday houseplant game this year, here are ten alternative plants that are just as attractive as the classic poinsettia without some of its drawbacks.
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