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The holiday season is here, which means evergreens, poinsettias, amaryllis, and other holiday plants have arrived in stores. Plants are often at the center of our holiday decorations and traditions and are frequently given as gifts. Whether you’re buying them as gifts or for yourself, learn about what to look for when selecting your holiday plants and how to transport them to avoid cold weather damaging them so they can be enjoyed throughout the holiday season.

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00:35 – Tips on selecting holiday plants

00:44 – Poinsettias

02:20 – Christmas cactus

03:20 – Amaryllis

04:15 – Norfolk Island Pines

05:30 – Inspecting and transporting plants to avoid damage

07:50 – What to look for when selecting Christmas trees

09:19 – Wrap-up and goodbye!

Need information on caring for your holiday plants? Check out these Good Growing articles:
Poinsettias
Holiday cacti
Amaryllis
Norfolk Island Pines
Caring for Christmas trees

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