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Just like dogs, poinsettias are mildly toxic to cats, according to the ASPCA. The aforementioned symptoms (vomiting, drooling ...

As the holiday season comes upon us you may want to decorate your home with some lovely colorful flowering plants. Besides poinsettias, there are holiday cacti that have flowers that may be white, ...

A New Leaf's holiday poinsettia plants are now available for preorder, which helps the local nonprofit's efforts to support ...

With apologies to Cousin Eddie in the classic holiday film “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” the Jelly of the Month ...

With their beautiful showy red and white blooms, Amaryllis are popular plants for the holidays. Numerous cultivars offer ...

Sudden changes in temperature, or in light and soil moisture levels, can also instigate or compound the shedding of some ...

“Amaryllis, balsam, pine, cedar, and holly are among the common holiday plants that can be dangerous and, in some cases, even poisonous to pets who eat them,” he added. While ingesting the ...

The holidays provide the opportunity to decorate in various ways, from trees with baubles and tinsel to floral arrangements. Some plants, however, could pose a problem for your pet. Bouquets of ...