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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Tenielle Jordison

I've never liked poinsettias, so I'm growing these Christmas orchids instead – 5 varieties guaranteed to to give you that festive feel

Christmas orchids.

Unpopular opinion: I don't like poinsettias. I won't deny their bright colors are gorgeous and they definitely do make me feel festive, but my problem lies with how difficult they can be to care for and their often short-lived nature. That's why I'm choosing something different for my festive plant displays this year: orchids.

I have a number of moth orchids in my large houseplant display, so I'm already well-versed on orchid care and can't get enough of the sophistication they bring to my interiors. You can only imagine my excitement to learn there are a range of Christmas orchids that will bloom during the winter months.

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