As you journey through these desert landscapes, you'll see why cacti have become such powerful symbols of endurance and survival, capable of thriving in the harshest conditions. For example, saguaro ...

Most houseplants enter some form of dormancy or grow more slowly in winter, so they don’t need as much water as they do during the warmer half of the year. Some plants are particularly sensitive to ...

With our long, hot summers and drought seemingly becoming the norm, many home gardeners are on the lookout for water-efficient plants. Although often overlooked, the cacti found in North and South ...

Discover why you shouldn't fertilize a holiday cactus in January and when to do it instead. Getting the timing wrong can ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — This peculiar holiday house plant has been interesting people recently, as it’s almost time to see the cacti in their full color. Many people are familiar with the Christmas ...

As I hiked near Tex Creek east of Idaho Falls, I tried to step gingerly through the sagebrush, but the sharp spines of the low-growing cactus easily penetrated the nylon outer layer of my boots, the ...

Unlike other succulents and cacti, the Christmas cactus is native to Brazil and prefers slight humidity. This succulent is named after the holiday season during which it blooms its magenta-colored ...