cacti

No longer the cliché choice of the “black thumbed,” cacti’s vast array of shapes and sizes have brought these succulents into the spotlight. Cacti are excellent complements to dish gardens and outdoor landscaping, and many varieties have remarkably geometric profiles that stun as stand-alone features. Fragrant, showy flowers are an unexpected surprise of many cactus species. Some bloom spectacularly for only a single day or night, delicate petals surging outward in vibrant whites, reds, and yellows amid the harsh background of signature spines.