Experts explain how to get festive houseplants flowering this winter (Image: Getty)

Festive houseplants such as bright red poinsettias, colourful Christmas cacti, elegant orchids and stunning amaryllis are beloved by many. However, disappointment can strike when buds refuse to open and bracts wither and fall.

So what's preventing your seasonal houseplants from blooming?

Several factors are at play, many linked to the wintry conditions outdoors and how we maintain our homes during winter. It's crucial to adapt our care routines and prevent our plants from experiencing shock.

"You've got to consider what our homes are like at Christmas," says Jane Perrone, expert gardener, author and host of award-winning houseplant podcast On The Ledge. "We've got the fire roaring or the radiators u

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