5 trees to replace the Christmas tree

The eternal tree, each year, gave way to other possibilities so as not to look like other Christmases, while keeping the gifts at its feet.

What tree to replace a Christmas tree?

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The ficus ginseng

The ficus ginseng takes its place in a Christmas decoration.

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also called stewardship tree or Indian laurel can measure up to one meter high.

Its root trunk, which marks its originality, is adorned with dark green evergreen foliage which gives it an elegant appearance.

Indoors, it is advisable to place it in a place without drafts and with access to indirect light.

In winter, watering takes place when the soil on the surface is dry and it is recommended to mist the leaves from time to time with non-calcareous water to remove any dust.

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wintergreen

Gaultheria lying down, naturally festive airs.

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Originally from North America,

, from the heath family, is also called wintergreen, tea from Canada.

This shrub, which measures up to twenty centimeters, requires little light.

In winter, its evergreen foliage reveals red berries in winter, which thus bring a festive side to an interior.

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The Palm tree

In an apartment, the palm tree needs daily light, but not directly.

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The

adds a little exoticism in this cold and rough period.

It is advisable to drain the bottom of the pot with clay pebbles or gravel to avoid stagnant water.

For healthy leaves, you can spray the foliage from time to time with non-calcareous water at room temperature, both above and below.

In an apartment, the palm will also need daily light but not directly, so rather behind a curtain and especially far from a radiator so as not to be victim of drought.

Its trunk can be decorated with a light garland for a more festive effect.

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Kentia

Kentia foliage needs weekly watering.

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In an apartment where the temperature fluctuates between 15°C and 24°C, the

or howea will flourish if its place is far from drafts, exposed to indirect light and watered once a week and if its palms are misted from time to time and if the environment turns out to be a little too dry.

Thus, its long and imposing evergreen dark green foliage will last and may perhaps reach three meters in height over time.

In winter, watering twice a month is sufficient.

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the pachira

The braided trunk is the special touch of the pachira.

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His particuliarity ?

Its braided trunk which brings a touch of elegance, with its foliage.

Originally from South and Central America, the

is also called Guyana chestnut.

It will easily find its place provided that no air current touches it, that the light is not direct and if compost and balls of clay are deposited in its pot and that it is watered once a month in winter and misted occasionally to maintain adequate humidity.