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

From the classic Saguaro to the funky Bunny Ear cactus, there are so many cactus types to suit every aesthetic and personality. Growing cactus house plants isn't just a trend—it's a commitment ...

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

These cacti are epiphytes from Brazil's rainforests, with blooms ranging from bright orange, red and purple to subtle pink ...

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

Holiday cacti—the epiphytic plants also known as Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, or Easter cactus—are known for their ...

Also, remember that many cacti have super-sharp spines, so they aren't great if you have curious kids or pets. For family and pet-safe types, choose cacti such as holiday cacti or ric rac cactus ...

Although cacti are native to the Americas (apart from one species that also grows in Sri Lanka, and parts of Africa from the Ivory Coast to Ethiopia) new plants can be grown from off-shoots.

TUCSON, Ariz.— Following multiple petitions and lawsuits, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today again protected the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl as threatened under the Endangered Species Act after ...

Following multiple petitions and lawsuits by the Center for Biological Diversity and Defenders of Wildlife, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed to protect cactus ferruginous pygmy owls ...