Re: unusual holiday plants?

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Don't forget Paperwhites or for that matter ANY bulb can be forced in time 
for the holidays or gift giving. You could write about a red/white/green themed 
pot or go for more trendy holiday decor color combos.

Red Bromeliads are getting a big push in holiday office decor. Check out this 
Christmas tree photo here: _http://www.bromeliad.com/_ 
(http://www.bromeliad.com/) .

Potted, blooming Orchids are a nice premium holiday gift or decor item in 
these parts.

Also I'm seeing not just painted, but GLITTERED pointsettias and ornamental 
cabbage/kale/gourds/squash plus pansies and amaryllis. It certainly is cheap 
enough to DIY - just spray glue and throw on a handful of glitter flakes. I 
suppose garden centers can ask a premium for these dressed-up darlings. My taste? 
Heck No! But hey, I love my kitschy garden gnomes and flamingos so who am I to 
pass judgement?

Sincerely,
Kathy Jentz
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