Few plant families are as iconic as the resilient, spiky cactus, thriving in the driest deserts and as well as decorating our ...

Scared of the impending winter weather? Summer can last forever with these different cactus species around your house. Whether you’re looking to create a striking potted cactus centerpiece or ...

We all know cacti store water—but to survive, they migrate their flowers, and so much more. Scientists want to copy the resilient plants' methods to help engineer our future.

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

They start blooming in November and continue through December and include the Thanksgiving and Christmas cactus. Both the Thanksgiving and Christmas cactus are species of Schlumbergera, a leaf cactus.

And certainly, arid and semi-arid environments support the greatest number of cactus species. All but one species of cactus are restricted to the Americas. The exception is the mistletoe cactus ...

Add a dash of the exotic to your snacks by whipping up a vibrant tropical dragon fruit salsa. Simply mix diced dragon fruit ...

Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti prefer slightly acidic, well-draining soil because it helps plants absorb and retain vital ...

Depending on the species involved, the spines can prove stubborn to remove thanks to secondary barbs along the length. Opuntia littoralis, or the coastal prickly pear cactus native to Southern ...

There's some confusion around how often to water a Christmas cactus because of its name. Though it sounds like it might be a desert-dweller, it's actually native to humid tropical forests in ...