December: How Not to Accidentally Kill Your Christmas Plants

Christmas houseplants are wonderful... Until someone gives them too much love and they quietly give up on life.

Here's how to keep my three favourites happy:

• Poinsettia: hates cold draughts and hates neing overwatered even more.
• Cyclamen: likes bright light and cooler rooms, but keep the watering gentle.
• Christmas Cactus: thrives on neglect. If you're unsure whether to water it... don't.

Treat the m right and they'll stay looking gorgeous right through Christmas.