Looking for an alternative to a traditional fir Christmas tree? Check out some plant styles you can dress up with tinsel and baubles over the festive period and, come the new year, still have an awesome houseplant you can enjoy all year round.

The unique shapes and textures of ficus houseplants combined with their air-purifying abilities have made them a firm favourite in contemporary interior design trends focussed on bringing nature indoors.

Find out about Ficus in our ultimate guide to choosing and caring for Ficus houseplants.

Biophilic design reinforces the connection between humans and nature, aiming to include natural elements into our living and work spaces. The goal is to create environments that enhance our health, happiness and productivity by satisfying our deep desire to interact with the natural world.