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 ...

Native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, these resilient cacti have adapted to thrive in challenging desert environments, yet they can also be grown in the home. In terms of how to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...