Houseplants

It’s easy to treat poinsettias like another Christmas decoration, one to put on display wherever they look best, and then kindly put away—or discard—when the holidays are over. But these festive plants are as alive and eager to grow as any of our year-round houseplants.

Even if you don’t have ideal growing conditions, you can still find plants to thrive in the conditions you have.

A dog or cat might nibble on plants to remedy an upset stomach, make up for a nutrient deficiency, or they might just be feeling playful.

Even though it’s cold outside, the temperature in our homes remains at a balmy 72 degrees.