Plants you can use for Christmas: for trees, wreaths, and gardening.
When Christmas comes around, there are certain plants you often see, right?
You’re probably familiar with classics like fir trees and poinsettias.
In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of plants associated with Christmas.
Besides the well-known ones mentioned above, there are surprisingly many lovely plants that add color to the season, such as silver-leaf varieties and succulents.
Try gathering your favorite plants for a mixed planter, or decorate them to make a tree—have fun with it!
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Plants you can use for Christmas: for trees, wreaths, and gardening (11–20)
Silverleaf
Why not try creating a silver-leaf container planting with lovely smoky tones that’s perfect for the Christmas season? This video also introduces the characteristics of each silver-leaf plant used—such as the quintessential dusty miller (Senecio cineraria), the beautifully lace-like Silver Lace, and Winzy—so it’s reassuring not only for gardening enthusiasts but also for beginners.
Finally, the featured Westringia fruticosa is recommended as a standalone plant too, since its white flowers make an even more Christmas-like accent.
checkerberry
Also known by the alternate name Gaultheria, this plant is famous for bearing adorable, large berries in winter.
The contrast of red berries and green leaves is the very essence of Christmas colors.
It can be enjoyed on its own in a pot or combined with other plants, and because it requires little care, it’s a great choice for gardening beginners.
Since it can be appreciated over the long winter season, it makes a striking decoration not only for Christmas but also for New Year’s.
Blue ice
Why not try making a winter wreath using simple, natural-looking greens? In this video, you’ll find a wreath featuring Blue Ice and eucalyptus, both known for their beautiful silvery foliage often called “silver leaves.” Responding to concerns that Blue Ice can be tricky to use, the tutorial carefully explains beginner-friendly tips to avoid mistakes—which is a big plus.
The white and grayish-green palette creates a very delicate, calming look that perfectly suits the sacred mood of Christmas.
Pothos
Even those who say, “I kill every plant I touch…” will find pothos to be the exception.
If you place it in a sunny spot and water it just once every three days, a pothos will grow and grow.
It could be fun to make a pothos tower and decorate it with a Christmas theme, too.
Pothos is said to grow the most from the rainy season through autumn, so work backward from Christmas and time your growing accordingly! To encourage the pothos to climb upward, the trick is to use a lattice-like rod for the tower’s core so the vines can easily wrap around it.
When the holiday season arrives, be sure to decorate it like a Christmas tree.
Rosemary
Rosemary, which is often used for fish and meat dishes, can also be used to make wreaths from pruned branches after the flowers have bloomed—not only stylish but delightfully fragrant, too.
It’s a win-win.
All you need are rosemary branches, a wreath base you can buy at a 100-yen shop, thin wire, and pruning shears.
This video carefully shows the wrapping technique from start to finish, so even beginners can feel at ease.
The wreath’s natural look—where you can enjoy the subtle changes in the green tones over time—will have you looking forward to Christmas!
succulent
Succulents have been a hot topic lately because they’re easy to grow and propagate even without any special knowledge.
Using succulents for Christmas decorations is a great idea, too.
There’s even a succulent called “Christmas tree” with red-edged leaves—how can you not give it a try? A classic succulent, Echeveria, has rose-like rosettes that perfectly suit the festive holiday mood.
Varieties in quintessential Christmas colors of green and red, like Alba and Aurora, are also ideal for mixed planters.
Just place a reindeer pot next to your finished arrangement and you’ll have instant holiday vibes!
In conclusion
Did you find the Christmas plant you were looking for? Some plants can be kept as regular houseplants and used as Christmas trees during the holiday season.
Care varies by plant, so choose one that’s easy for you to look after and be sure to add it to your Christmas decorations.