@shoptansy: Okay, let’s keep your little Christmas tree alive past New Year’s this time! 👏 Yes, it’s only October… but these lil guys are about to be everywhere, so I figured I should do some prepping for the influx of messages I will inevitably get about them 🤣 First off, rip that foil wrapper off. That decorative foil blocks airflow, collects water and it overall just root rot waiting to happen. Then, it’s time to repot. Here’s a soil mix that works for all of them : 2 parts potting soil, 1 part perlite, 1 part peat moss or coco coir and a handful of orchid bark. Only go up an inch or two in pot size at a time & make sure it has a drainage hole. 🌴NORFOLK ISLAND PINE This plant is actually tropical, so it’s the easiest one to keep inside. Put it in a west, south or east window where it gets some direct sun. Keep temps 60 to 75°F & away from Any drafty areas. Let dry in between waterings but DO NOT LET SIT DRY FOR MORE THAN 1 DAY. Turn the tree every week so it doesn’t become lopsided. If you’re in SoCal like me, it can live outside all year in bright shade But bring it in if temps drop below 40°F. feed with a 20-20-20 fertilizer at 1/2 strength monthly spring-summer. 🍋LEMON CYPRESS This guy is a sun LOVER and wants at least 6 hours of direct light. Inside, it’ll hang on for a few weeks in your sunniest window if the room stays around 50 to 65°F. Don’t ever let it dry out completely... keep lightly damp but fully wet. Once the holidays are done, get it outside in full sun. For feed, Osmocote in early spring is all it needs. 🎄DWARF ALBERTA SPRUCE This one needs a cold, so only keep inside for 10 days max! While it’s indoors, keep by a west or south window. Keep the temps between 60 and 68°F & away from vents. The soil should stay lightly damp but never fully wet. Outdoors, this tree wants morning direct sun and afternoon shade. One feeding of Holly-tone in early spring and you’re good to go! #christmastree #learnbiologyontiktok #christmas #plants #biologytiktokcontest

Ashley :

no I'm really not hell no

Rj Veney :

My Norfolk pine got cooked by a radiator i was pissed

Lizzie :

my norfolk pine (norman) is truly one of my favorite plants I've had him for a little under a year. and I just love him so much. may I ask why you say pot him in a bigger pot to make him happy?

Stephanie :

Christmas tree is the only fake plant I own 😂

Kekepania :

My 6 year old Norfolk Pine…I dress it up with lights & ornaments every Christmas! It’s literally my Christmas tree.

Tim :

I got a rosemary plant shaped like a Christmas tree like 10 years ago now and I still have it but it’s a giant bush in my backyard.

🎀officialgrumpybear🎀 :

imma buy a poinsettia

MrsTank173 :

my Norfolk pine is going to be 3 this christmas. it was the smallest one that Lowes sold for i think like 8$

Norbs2424 :

Impulse purchase from last year! Still hanging in there! lol

salvatorehsplants :

I have a Norfolk tree and I looooove it. I’ve kept mine alive for a year.

Pizzette :

I will have you know I've kept my Poinsettias alive from last year to this very day. (pats self on back) You're probably not impressed, but I am!

Existential Espresso :

So, would the spruce be more likely to live if I just put it straight in the ground outside?

speedswagon :

teach us about poinsettias please

henryplested :

I got a big leaves’d pothos vine. How would you suggest dealing with it? It already had decently long aerial roots. Soil immediately or in water first?

Deven S :

Can I plant a spruce in bigger pots to keep on the front porch?

Gage Keller :

Maxx50kk :

this is why I just use my plastic tree my parents bought in 04.

🌼Pasquale🪴🌿☘️🍀 :

but they are pretty

SusyQ620 :

wow never knew, thank you.

Mama_G :

I have had a poinsettia for 3 years, can't get her to turn red, but she is still alive! I don't think I give her enough dark time, I need to fix that.

Rhiannon :

I’m using a plastic tree that is as old as me, it’s on its third generation of users. It was my grammas.

Native T :

What about the Lemon Cypress they sell as Christmas trees

Kori Webb :

Got mine in 2025 and named him Bruce 🤣

Native T :

My Norfolk I got as Christmas tree years ago