With the New Year holidays approaching, many of us are thinking about how to create a cozy atmosphere in the home without harming nature.
The tradition of decorating a New Year tree is deeply rooted in our culture, but not everyone is ready to cut down a living tree for this. Fortunately, according to the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , there are many plants that can become an excellent alternative to the usual tree, pleasing the eye with their bright colors and not requiring sacrifices from the environment.
In this article we will introduce you to some of these plants.
Araucaria
Externally, the araucaria looks exactly like a Christmas tree, albeit miniature, and emits the same fresh aroma. For decoration, choose light toys so as not to damage the thin branches, and the pot can be draped with tinsel or cotton wool.
Poinsettia
It is not for nothing that poinsettia proudly bears the alternative name of "Christmas star" - this is the flower that is often used in America and Europe to decorate the house in anticipation of Christmas. If you choose this option, you will not even have to think about decorations - poinsettia already looks elegant and festive.
Blooming nightshade Solanium
The fruits of this plant, painted in bright yellow, red and green colors, will be a great replacement for the usual Christmas tree decorations. Add some shiny tinsel - and you're done.
Cryptomeria
This tree is popular among the residents of Japan, and its dense and beautiful crown is 100% capable of replacing spruce needles.
Grevillea lappa
When looking at this plant, you get an association with a tiny fir tree, and its bright pink inflorescences are so beautiful that they will give any artificial decorations a run for their money.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
