No space for a Christmas tree? You can decorate your indoor plants with these Christmas tree alternatives and bring festive houseplant cheer into your home.
These easy ideas are an inexpensive way to bring color indoors for the holidays. Transform your houseplants into beautiful Christmas decorations!
House Plant Christmas Decorating Ideas
Succulents are well suited for temporary decorating, since their leaves are often strong and firm. Larger, leafy house plants can be decorated by adding a tree skirt to the pot, or a large bow.
Avoid decorations that could harm or stress your plants, such as heavy ornaments or decorations that pierce the foliage. Lightweight decorations are best since they won’t break or bend the plants’ stems and leaves.
To keep your plants healthy, decorate them shortly before a holiday party or other special occasion, and remove the ornaments soon after.
Miniature Ornaments
Hang small ornaments or mini pompoms on the branches of your houseplants. Choose ornaments that complement the colors of the planters or go for a traditional red and green theme.
Pinecones and Berries
Add a rustic and festive touch to your plant display by placing (faux) pinecones, holly berries, or other natural elements around the base of your houseplants. Add some miniature mushrooms and it starts to look like a small holiday fairy garden.
String Lights
Wrap delicate fairy lights gently around the foliage of your houseplants to create a warm and magical ambiance. Opt for battery-operated lights to avoid the hassle of cords and ensure the safety of your plants.
Festive Ribbons
Add a touch of elegance and holiday spirit by tying colorful ribbons or washi tape around the pots of your plants.
Googly Eyes
Loosely stick on googly eyes, add a red hat, and a red bow to transform your plant into a little Santa Claus. Cactus plants have a great look and shape for this, but be careful with the spines. Googly eyes can be attached to the planter pot if that better suits your plant.
Seasonal Planters
Swap out your regular planters for ones that have a holiday theme. Look for planters with Christmas patterns, colors, or motifs to add a festive touch to your houseplants. Some plants have fragile stems that won’t hold ornaments well; set them in baskets, and then decorate the baskets.
Related reading: Flowering Christmas plants for your home.