Decorate your home with poinsettias for the holidays that go beyond a simple pot with a red bow. Create artistic arrangements to impress your guests. In this article we will introduce you to decoration ideas with poinsettias that are suitable for any room in your home.
What does the poinsettia symbolize?
Every country and every tradition has its own understanding of the beautiful poinsettia. However, in modern traditions it is considered a Christmas Eve flower that can be given and received in the run-up to Christmas.
The poinsettia symbolizes love, hope and goodwill during the holiday season and can be given as a gift to convey positivity and Christmas joy.
Although the poinsettia appears to be firmly entrenched in modern Western tradition, the history of the poinsettia goes back much further. This stunning flower has ancient roots, which makes it all the more interesting!
It was actually the Aztecs who first cultivated the poinsettia. They believed the flower was a symbol of purity and peace and probably also used it for natural remedies and medicine. The Aztecs used these flowers to make red dye to decorate their beautiful, bright clothing since the 14th century.
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Using poinsettias for table decorations – How to cut them correctly
The “Mini Star” poinsettias are grown in a tiny plastic pot with one flower per plant. In an espresso-sized cup, they are the perfect decoration for a set table. If you can't purchase "Mini Star" poinsettias, you can achieve the same effect with a cut poinsettia in a cup or vase.
Helpful tips for cutting poinsettias for a floral arrangement that lasts up to two weeks:
Create grid: Stretch a piece of tape (any type of tape will work) across the top of the container to create a grid. The adhesive tape ensures that the individual stems stand vertically in the container.
Prepare the water: Help your cut poinsettias survive! Add 1/4 teaspoon bleach and one tablespoon sugar to two cups of water. The bleach helps control bacteria that can cause the stems to rot. While the sugar provides energy to the stems, they no longer receive it from the roots.
Burn stems: First, cut the stems with the bracts (the colorful modified leaves that we think are the flowers of the poinsettia) to the desired length. Remove the bottom leaves and quickly burn the end of each stem. Burning prevents the sticky sap from getting into the water.
Finally spray: Once your DIY floral arrangement is complete, give the poinsettia's bracts a final spray with hairspray. The hairspray on the leaves helps prevent the bracts from losing water as much as possible.
Decoration ideas with hanging poinsettias
You don't have to worry about the shape of your plant when you cut off the flowers and place them in water. Place the cut poinsettia flowers in hanging macrame vases. Change the water frequently to keep the cut poinsettias fresh.
Decoration ideas with poinsettias – wreath for indoor use
Spice up a simple gold wreath hoop with cut poinsettias in floral water bowls. The “Jingle Bells” variety is red with pink speckles. Secure the bracts with floral wire and place cut evergreens and greenery on top. Place the wreath indoors because the flowers will not last in cold weather.
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Christmas flowers in glove
Why should you settle for simple decoration ideas with poinsettias in a foil-covered pot? For a new look, cut poinsettia flowers and evergreen branches and place them in floral water bowls. Place the cut poinsettia into a knitted mitten and tie with a bow.
Ideas for decorating with poinsettias – create a display
Not all presents are under the tree! Create a festive entryway with a few wrapped presents and potted poinsettias. Place wrapped packages on the floor and cover them with patterned wooden boxes to create this display. Place a poinsettia in each box and decorate with ornaments.
Design a poinsettia tree
Cut off the flowers with about 15 cm of stem and remove the leaves. Let the cut poinsettias sit in a vase of cool water for 30 minutes to allow the cut ends to close. Then insert each stem into a flower stick filled with water and stick it into the ivy.
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Combination of Christmas tree and poinsettia as a table decoration
A few colorful poinsettias and a tabletop Christmas tree can make an impressive impact. Display them in a simple wooden planter with a classic bow. Complete the simple Christmas decorations with colorful star decorations and a simple knitted garland.
