Long-lived holiday cacti can be enjoyed year-round

  • Holiday cacti are a favorite for seasonal decorating.
    Holiday cacti are a favorite for seasonal decorating.
  • Garden centers stock a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes of holiday cacti in December.
    Garden centers stock a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes of holiday cacti in December.
  • Holiday cacti are characterized by flattened leaf segments, which sometimes have serrated edges, and flowers that appear during the short days and cool weather of late fall and winter.
    Holiday cacti are characterized by flattened leaf segments, which sometimes have serrated edges, and flowers that appear during the short days and cool weather of late fall and winter.
    The joy of the holiday season can feel fleeting. There’s a blur of get-togethers, cooking, shopping — and then, suddenly, it’s all over.A plant that’s commonly used for decorating this time of year, however, is one of those gifts that keeps on giving. We’re talking about the holiday cactus — a plant that fits in perfectly with festive decor. But it’s so much more: It offers...

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