Cactus spines will often break when you try to remove them, leaving pieces lodged under the skin. “You’ll know if you haven’t gotten it all because [the area] will remain sensitive to the ...

With more than 1,000 saguaro cacti at the Desert Botanical Garden—the site’s largest is about 30 feet tall—McCue says that not only was the 31-day stretch of highs (reaching at least 110°F ...

This is another fairly large grouping of cacti, which includes the popular Turk’s cap cactus. They like warm conditions and at least six hours of full sun.

Cactus Blue — a restaurant that spent nearly 18 years in Bethlehem — is getting ready to open its new location near Emmaus. The restaurant will have a soft opening 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 ...

Bárbara Goettsch, co-chair of the IUCN SSC Cactus and Succulent Plant Specialist Group, explained that copiapoa cacti have become favorites of specialist collectors in Europe and popular status ...

The Christmas cactus is a popular houseplant, producing colorful tubular flowers in a variety of colours. According to an indoor plant expert, owners of this plant should avoid misting it.

A popular Texas state park known for its abundant prickly pear cacti is currently facing an unusual problem. Recently, wildlife officials at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area—located in the ...

The most popular way to enjoy nopales is as a taco (Credit: Danny Perez) In Mexico, nopales (prickly pear cacti) are mixed with tomatoes into a bright salad and spooned into tortillas with creamy ...

Along with poinsettias, Christmas cactus is a popular holiday gift. There are three popular varieties of these “holiday” cacti: Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus and Easter cactus, with ...

Cacti have some of the fastest rates of speciation in plants, though it varies widely within the family. One genus boasts over 100 species, whereas others have only one, such as the tiny ...

A popular Texas state park known for its abundant prickly pear cacti is currently facing an unusual problem. Recently, wildlife officials at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area—located in the ...

Gardening experts offer their best tips for thriving succulents. If you’re looking for low-maintenance and striking greenery, cactus plants are perfect. They’ve become popular for accentuating ...