Give Christmas cactus lots of indirect light year-round, and don't allow the soil to dry out too much once flower buds form.

In fact, many types of cacti grow perfectly well in high desert climates, where winter temperatures can dip well into the negatives. Cactus plants are native to climates as diverse as Chile and ...

But the only secluded shady spots in the desert are often right next to a cholla cactus, so contact is inevitable! But even worse was the array of dislodged pads on or in the ground already ...

There are two main groups of cacti - the desert cacti (usually covered in spines ... Stop watering all cacti and allow them to go dormant for the winter months. They should only be watered ...

The looping journey covers around 150 miles (340 km) with short hikes like the Cholla Cactus Garden and Skull ... there’s a great chance for snow come winter. Desert bighorn sheep are one ...

Yet the Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cacti, trees and flowers from ... the summer and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the winter. Admission costs start at $24.95 for adults ...

Unlike its desert cousins ... It is not necessary to fertilize in the winter. The favorite temperature of the Christmas Cactus is anywhere between 60- and 80-degrees Fahrenheit.