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IT’S COLD OUTSIDE

During the festive season, we all want to fill our homes with light, colour and life. Whether it’s a roaring fire, a handsomely decorated tree or an elegant centrepiece, bringing nature indoors helps bring joy and warmth to December’s long dark nights. In summer we can fill our rooms with lush foliage, fragrant bouquets and cut flowers from the garden, but in winter the outside world is dark and frosty. Despite this, there are many ways to bring a burst of green indoors during the festive period. From delicate ferns and intricate orchids to old favourites like Christmas cacti and poinsettia, here are some of the very best winter houseplants.

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