Different types of cactuses, including the prickly pear and the Saguaro, bear fruit and are edible. Hear a forager dive into ...

A new study shows that demand for wild cactus and rare plants many soon surpass supply in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the US. Gland, Switzerland – Demand for wild cactus and rare plants by ...

NASA scientists said that the historic event was triggered by a cyclone and similar storms are expected to occur in the ...

There are two main groups of cacti - the desert cacti (usually covered in spines), and the jungle or rainforest cacti (often without spines and most are epiphytes). Choose the right cactus for the ...

But the only secluded shady spots in the desert are often right next to a cholla cactus, so contact is inevitable! But even worse was the array of dislodged pads on or in the ground already ...

Here’s everything you need to know to plan a trip to Saguaro National Park, including the best hiking trails, things to do, ...

Botanist Gustaf Starck rallied people passionate about preserving desert plants with a sign outside his Scottsdale ranch.

Desert plants may have to go without fresh water ... Other plants, such as cacti, have special means of storing and conserving water. In existing deserts, some species are in peril because of ...

The rich blend of vitamins and minerals in cactus water promotes healthy, radiant skin. Vitamins C and E in this superdrink ...

So, it’s no wonder they have different care needs from prickly desert cacti. While desert cactuses are commonly fertilized with a cactus or succulent fertilizer, holiday cactuses bloom best when ...