Decorations are one of the best parts associated with Christmas. There is nothing joyful like seeing your house shine using dazzling lights, and it will make you enjoy the party to the peak. Flowers and Christmas plants are an awesome addition to your decor, bringing a sense of fresh winter beauty to your home. This article covers some of the Common Truths and Myths about Christmas Plants.
Myth 1: Poinsettia is a poison
No Christmas flowers are more beautiful than the poinsettia. It is the most popular house tree at Christmas. The myth originated in 1919 when a two-year-old girl died and the cause was blamed incorrectly on the leaf of Poinsettia.
Truth 1: Poinsettias are not poisonous
Poinsettias are not poisonous. Breaking this myth has been a real struggle. You may give as Christmas gifts for men. Poinsettia sap is irritating if eaten and it may cause vomiting. But Ninety-three percent of children in a study reported that poinsettia has no symptoms.
Myth 2: Take aspirin
If you put aspirin in water, your Christmas flowers will live longer. You might want a tree next to the fireplace and make sure it looks good. This is not only unhealthy for the tree, it is also dangerous for you as a fire hazard.
Truth 2: You don't need any additives
Three to four weeks after you've got the freshly cut Christmas tree at home, you don't need any additives. The two factors that will affect the lifespan of your tree are moisture and heat. Your Christmas tree absorbs one liter of water a day. Do not let it be thirsty, add as much cold water to the tree as possible.
Myth 3: Keep Christmas cactus in dark place
Christmas cacti should be kept in the dark for a few weeks before they bloom. Put a Christmas cactus in a dark closet every day and if you forget about it and leave it for days, you can do real damage.
Truth 3: There's no reason to put a Christmas cactus in a dark closet
There is no reason to put your Christmas cactus in a dark room every day. Instead, place them in the shade or undetectable light on a cold winter day. The buds grow facing light, and if you force them to change direction, the problem can cause them to fall off. Avoid direct light from windows.
Myth 4: Myth of bonus cactus Christmas:
The plant that you thought was the Christmas cactus may actually be a Thanksgiving cactus. How do you describe the differences? Looking at the size and shape of the leaves.
Truth 4: Real Christmas cactus
The real Christmas cactus has pointed leaves that are lobed. The Thanksgiving cactus has prickly stems and leaves that are flat at the bottom. Thanksgiving cactus is much more available in stores.
Myth 5: Christmas tree in pots
Why not use a potted tree instead of killing a living tree? You can plant them in the garden after Christmas. Many people celebrate Christmas by slicing Christmas cake and using artificial trees because they don't want to kill a living tree.
Truth 5: Cold will harm the new growth
The problem is that evergreens which are always the perfect Christmas gifts need a cool period in winter. They don't like coming into your warm home. Warm temperatures cause the tree to grow, and if you take it out after Christmas, the cold will harm the new growth.
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Plants are usually the best Christmas gifts for her. There is no such thing as a bad name when inappropriate, but it is important to identify potential dangers.
