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 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 ...

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.

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 ...

Beautiful and functional, prickly pears are resilient cacti that are perfect if you are looking for low-maintenance and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...