Poinsettias are the quintessential Christmas plants. Here's how to style them into your Christmas decor...
Traditional Christmas Tree Dressing
DIY decorations such as cut poinsettias in baubles and homemade tree decorations are quick and easy to make and add a personal touch to any Christmas tree, whether it’s real or artificial. Choose bright red poinsettia for a traditional touch, or yellow and cream for something more Scandi style. With their colourful bracts, cut poinsettias in baubles that have been turned into vases that make Christmas trees stand out.
Tip: To ensure cut poinsettias last a long time, immediately after cutting, dip the cut ends briefly into hot water (approx. 60°C) then into cold water, before placing them in water-filled Christmas baubles and hanging them up.
For minimalists: Scandi chic with cream poinsettias
Cream poinsettias fit perfectly with a minimalist, Scandi-chic festive vibe, bringing beautiufl highlights to a real tree, whilst also making the presents underneath look even more tempting. Cut poinsettias tucked into baubles also work wonderfully as dainty and decorative festive vases. This is a great way to style your home at Christmas, without depending depend on the usual red accents.
DIY enthusiats who want to make a special festive decoration for themselves can also get involved in the poinsettia fun. The triangular shape of this simple wooden shelf is evocative of the real thing, whilst offering the perfect, plastic-free and reusable alternative to the classic fir. Here the shelves are filled with poinsettias, cones, foliage plants, gifts and Christmas decorations; the personalisation possibilities are endless, just add a string of lights and your’re all ready for Santa!
DIY tip: You can build a triangular shelf yourself using a wooden stepladder. Simply attach wooden boards between sets of opposite rungs, as well as under the feet so you can screw castors underneath.
Barbiecore décor
Several poinsettias next to each other in a room create a special effect, whether or not you’ve got a Christmas tree. These three magnificent specimens in different colours and sizes can help you create a room fit for Barbie this festive season! Arranged in golden planters, they perfectly match the elegant mid-century interior and bring a joyful burst of colour to the scene.
Whether as a gift or table decoration: a bowl filled with cut poinsettias, a candle, baubles and gilded leaves is sure to create a festive atmosphere. This elegant arrangement is quick to assemble: Water some fresh flower foam and place it in the bowl. Wire the candle and insert it into the foam together with gilded leaves and cut poinsettias. Finally, finish off the arrangement with Christmas baubles. Tip: Immediately after cutting, dip the poinsettia stems in hot water (approx. 60°C) for a few seconds and then in cold water. They will stay fresh for up to two weeks in moist foam.
All of these tips and ideas are from the Poinsettia Lovers, Stars Unite. Check out their Instagram for loads more inspiration and tutorials.
