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Christmas isnt Christmas without a decorated tree the more sparkly lights, the merrier!

But thats not the only reason.

Norfolk Island Pine plant - an alternative Christmas tree

You might fancy a twist on tradition or be keen to reduce your holiday footprint.

These pretty string lights with a warm white glow are battery powered.

The slim wires host 50 tiny LED chips with an intense light.

Sanniu Battery Operated String Lights, 16ft

The 3 AA batteries are housed in a neat box, which can be easily hidden out of sight.

Decorating tips

Lambell recommends decorating your African fig with lightweight ornaments, as its sensitive to excess weight.

This set of four paper flower decorations is created using origami the art of paper folding.

ficus cyathistipula

Its perfect for creating a classic holiday look without bringing in a cut tree, says Lambell.

Position your Norfolk Island Pine in bright, indirect light and water regularly to keep the soil slightly moist.

Keeping to decorations that are lightweight will help to preserve its delicate form.

Twas the Night Before Christmas Ornaments (set of 4) Dana’s Paper Flowers

This Dreo Smart Humidifer is small and affordable.

It can also be controlled via voice using Alexa or Google Assistant or the Dreo app.

With a compact, elegant structure, Ficus Joy makes a lovely festive focal point.

Norfolk Island Pine Christmas tree

This exotic-looking plantprefers bright, indirect light and should be watered when the top layer of soil dries out.

To give your plant a festive flair, decorate it with colorful baubles or tiny string lights.

Consider using decorative pot covers or holiday-themed planters to add an extra magical touch to its appearance.

Dreo 4-liter Smart Humidifier

Its sculptural beauty adds elegance and a modern twist to festive decor.

Lambell recommends decorating it with lightweight ornaments or festive bows, as anything heavier might damage the leaves.

With dark green, burgundy, or variegated leaves, it can easily fit into different Christmas color schemes.

Ficus Joy

To avoid weighing down the branches with heavy decorations, spruce up your tree with light decorations.

Lambell recommends garlands, tinsel, or mini baubles tucked around the plants base.

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