And frankly, nothing tops cacti in that department. Although cacti developed their slew of spines and bristles to minimize evaporation loss in arid climates and defend against thirsty animals ...

With amazing variety and texture, they’re actually a type of succulent, which is any plant that survives drought by storing water in its leaves, stems or roots. “All cacti are succulents ...

Live and learn and head back to the plant store! Also, remember that many cacti have sharp spines so keep them away from curious kids and pets. For less prickly types, choose cacti such as holiday ...

A group of cacti species native to a remote Chilean desert has been poached to near extinction, thanks in part to social media crazes continents away. According to a new report from the ...

The rapid decline of the species could signify a similar fate for other plants. A type of tropical cactus native to the Florida Keys has become the first species in U.S. history to become extinct ...

Yet the Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cacti, trees and flowers from all around the world. The garden's brightly colored plants sharply contrast the Sonoran Desert's ...

What better way to welcome the holiday season than with a cactus? There are a few different types of holiday cacti, two of the most popular being Christmas and Thanksgiving. Both cacti flower ...

A cactus group made up of more than 30 species, Copiapoa are found only in Chile. They grow a mere centimetre each year in scorching, breathtaking desert conditions by absorbing the local evening ...

Two species of invasive cactus are rapidly spreading in outback Queensland. There are fears the cacti will enter the waterways and reach Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in South Australia. Cactus owners ...