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Holiday Houseplants

Three plants that appear around the holidays to add cheer to any room are the poinsettia, Christmas cactus, and amaryllis.

Poinsettias can flourish for up to 8 weeks in your home. To rejuvenate for next year’s holiday season, move the plant outdoors when night temperatures aren’t apt to fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and

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