Finally, cacti and other succulents are undoubtedly some of the most unusual-looking things in the plant kingdom, guaranteed to keep you amused long after the thrill of your ficus is gone.

Watering the plant correctly will allow it to grow, as Christmas cacti thrive in acidic soil. When you repot a Christmas cactus, I would advise repotting it with ericaceous compost, as it has a ...

Cacti and succulents bring a touch of beauty to our dry landscape, and Saturday, experts taught residents all about desert plants. The Cactus and Succulent Society of New Mexico educated guests about ...

The golden barrel cactus is an interesting and colorful plant that boasts yellow spines. Visitors to the Franklin Park Conservatory can see the plant.

With its dark green toothy leaves and bright pendulous blooms, the Christmas Cactus is a favorite Yuletide plant. Here are tips to make yours last.

Smart gardeners in West Hawaii are installing some drought tolerant plants in their landscapes. Of course, one of the most drought tolerant groups of plants are those that can thrive in the desert ...

In addition to spines, some cacti, including this week’s Mystery Plant and its relatives, come equipped with clusters of tiny, barbed bristles, called glochids.