Cacti are known for their prickly exterior. But not so much for their flowers - except for Christmas cactus, of course.

We are finally untangling the ancient history of the cactus family, revealing some surprising forces that shaped these plants ...

Alice Liles writes a weekly column for the Muleshoe Journal mostly focused on plants and her local observations.

Christmas cacti or, Schlumbergera x buckleyi, in the plant world — is a joyous pop of color and character. Once in full bloom ...

WHETHER they’re the size of a teacup or a dinner plate, Dahlia’s have become one of the UK’s most popular plants. And it’s no wonder – not only are they still flowering now – with a ...

There are numerous cacti for beginners from which to choose. Cacti plants come in many variations but most have similar ...

At the Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden, complex operations to keep animals and plants safe from climate change may ...

As the sun starts to rise over the horizon, this flower will wilt and die.” Look for flowers to occur during warm months, ...

Native prickly pear and lava cactus have a very narrow distribution on the Galápagos, making their recovery vital.

Water the cactus two days before repotting, so the roots are moist but not saturated. Make sure the plants are watered regularly throughout their growing season in spring and summer. Moisten the ...