Their beautiful flower grows between the leaves. Some species of agave plants (succulents not cacti) are also called Needle and Thread plants because the spiny tip and stringy leaf margin can be ...

Cacti growing wild in the desert impart rough beauty to a landscape while offering protection for many species of wildlife.

The prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) is a massive genus with over 150 known species of paddle-shaped cacti that produce gorgeous flowers. Depending on the variety, the colors may be bright shades of ...

The ideal time to see the cacti bloom in deserts is usually from late March to early May. This timeframe can shift a bit ...

Cactus ferruginous pygmy owls are named for the saguaro cactuses ... These tiny owls have become synonymous with wild Sonoran Desert: Endangered Species Act protections for the owl initiated a new era ...

Cacti should be repotted as soon as the roots begin to show through the drainage holes at the bottom of its pot. As a general rule, fast growing species should be repotted every two to three years ...

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 ...

None of the more than 100 cacti species found in Texas are saguaros. This isn't the first time Ohio State has made a similar mistake on social media. Last year, they claimed the Cotton Bowl was ...