The plant's striking form and vibrant flowers make it an eye-catching addition to any desert landscape! Prickly pear cactus ...

With their thick and spiny exteriors, cacti appear in popular culture as the archetypal desert plant – from the backdrops in classic Westerns movies to the harsh landscapes of crime drama ...

Here are six surprising facts about this succulent plant family that you may not know. Meanwhile, cacti flowers, fruits and water-filled tissues provide food and hydration to desert animals.

Discover how often to water a Christmas cactus, how much, and how to avoid under and overwatering for healthy plants that ...

This particular desert is laden with infamous ... to film amongst the spines of the cholla cactus! The spines are everywhere - both on the plants and the ground, so no matter where you sit or ...

Additionally narco-tourists are mining desert regions for small, psychotropic peyote plants and so feeding the market for mind-altering drugs. Cacti now rank just below drugs and guns as the most ...

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Cacti appreciate a little extra nourishment during their active growing season in spring and summer. Apply a balanced fertilizer at half strength every four weeks from April to September to support ...

Also, the book vividly illustrates that desert plants consist of more than just cacti. “Most of the plants in the book are spineless,” said Fissel, whose experience in user interface design ...

If you love the look of green grass, consider artificial turf. This is a great solution for people with pets. And you can get creative with container gardening, too: A collection of terracotta pots ...