plural cacti
ˈkak-ˌtī 
-(ˌ)tē
or cactuses also cactus
: any of a family (Cactaceae, the cactus family) of plants that have succulent stems and branches with scales or spines instead of leaves and are found especially in dry areas (such as deserts)
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Varieties will include succulents, cactus, protea, epiphyllum, bulbs, cuttings and native plants.
Accessories that are expected to be sold include garden crafts, garden art, gently used garden decor and tools.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Although the saguaro cactus blooms usually peak toward the end of May, there are plenty of other flowering cacti in the park in bloom in late April.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Trim Christmas and holiday cactus if needed to keep compact; root the cuttings.
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—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
The roads were lined with cactus and palms; an Osprey flew overhead.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Although the saguaro cactus blooms usually peak toward the end of May, there are plenty of other flowering cacti in the park in bloom in late April.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Trim Christmas and holiday cactus if needed to keep compact; root the cuttings.
79.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
The roads were lined with cactus and palms; an Osprey flew overhead.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Cactus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cactus. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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