Christmas Tree Seedling Gift Idea
Looking for a unique gift idea this Christmas? A Christmas tree seedling may just be what you're searching for. Yes, this idea will grow on you. You can buy a Christmas tree seedling in a pot to give as a gift or, if its big enough, it can be decorated with tiny Christmas ornaments.
After the holidays, the tree can be transplanted outdoors to grow and provide pleasure for many years to come. A Christmas tree seedling is a thoughtful gift for newlyweds, or to celebrate a newborn child—as was done in our family. This gift evokes meaningful memories for the recipient.
Christmas Tree Seedlings and Alternatives
A good choice for a potted Christmas tree in many locations is the Norfolk Pine. However, it's a good idea to visit your local nursery for information on the best choice of tree for your area and ultimate purpose. Christmas tree seedlings can be grown for a few years in a pot, but planting them outdoors should be your ultimate goal.
Bonsai partisans may cultivate a tree sprout for many years. A Christmas tree seedling is an excellent gift idea for these hobbyists. Alternatives to the Christmas tree seedling are not actually trees at all, but plants that bloom during Christmas time.
With bright redish-orange berries, the Jerusalem cherry is an obvious choice as an alternative to a pine tree seedling. This plant will do best if moved outside for the summer months and will grow to approximately eighteen inches high and wide. This is an appropriate size for a hallway or dining room table centerpiece. You could decorate it with miniature lights and ornaments, and a foil wrapping around the pot. Try harvesting the fruit for growing more seedlings.
The Christmas cactus is another option for holiday decorating. It has large, ostentatious pink to red flowers, and is a hardy replacement for a Christmas tree seedling. They grow well indoors or out, and enjoy abundant blooms. During the holiday season, you'll find these pleasant plants at supermarkets and home improvement stores.
If you decide on a Christmas tree seedling or an alternative as a thoughtful gift this year, ask your nursery or home store for specific growing conditions and plant care. Then include this vital information on a gift tag.