A small, little-known cactus found in Organ Pipe National Monument west of Tucson faces a "high and immediate" threat of extinction, says the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in proposing to protect it ...

Smart gardeners in West Hawaii are installing some drought tolerant plants in their landscapes. Of course, one of the most drought tolerant groups of plants are those that can thrive in the desert. We ...

Question: I’ve been growing many types of houseplants for years. However, I’m interested in expanding my collection and trying cactus. I’ve seen some interesting cacti at my local hardware store. Do ...

The largest genus in the cactus family (Cactaceae) is Mammillaria, and a very recognizable member is the twin spined cactus (Mammillaria geminispina). This small cactus has tiny tubercles (rounded ...

Which is correct: cactus, cacti, cactuses? Don Watkins doesn't know and he doesn't really care. Nor does he spend time learning the botanical names of the hundreds of cactus he nurtures at his ...