"Some festive favorites can brighten your home all year —others are better off in the compost pile."

This article from Country Living provides guidance on which Christmas plants to keep and which to compost after the holiday season. It highlights four plants that can thrive as houseplants year-round, including Norfolk Island pine, amaryllis, Christmas cactus, and citrus trees. It also advises composting poinsettias and paperwhites, which are not recommended for long-term keeping.