The popularity of cacti and succulents has made these once-specialty plants widely available and introduced a new generation ...

Cacti are a type of plant that is known for its thick, fleshy stem and its spines. These plants are native to the deserts of North and South America, and have adapted to the dry, hot climate by ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Also called angel’s wings or polka-dot cactus, this cute plant is ...

The words "wildlife trafficking" might evoke images of elephant ivory, rhino horn or lion claws. But perhaps less is known about the spike in demand for — and the illegal trade of — a well-known ...

A group of cacti species native to a remote Chilean desert has been poached to near extinction, thanks in part to social media crazes continents away. According to a new report from the International ...

What's the overall vibe of the garden – peaceful and quiet, or more like a busy tourist spot? It's quite peaceful if you go early in the day on weekends or on weekdays, which is my preference. It's ...

Arizona's iconic saguaro cacti are falling over and dying thanks to extreme heat in the state. The plants, although adapted to hot temperatures, rely on summer monsoon rains that haven't come. Phoenix ...

This summer’s extreme heat endangers cacti in Arizona suffering from dehydration and heat stress. When dehydrated, saguaro cacti lose strength, and can drop an arm or completely topple over. The ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — While we have seen heat here in Kentuckiana, it's nothing compared to out west. They are known to have extreme heat during the summertime; however, it's the duration of the warm ...