Arizona’s iconic saguaros are struggling with extreme urban heat, which is causing illness, collapse, and fewer young cacti.

Arizona’s favorite plant, the saguaro, might not be a fan of the Valley’s extreme heat. With no relief from the blistering heat even at night, researchers are finding that these heat-related illnesses ...

Since it's a member of the cactus family, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is overwatering your Thanksgiving cactus. Always wait until the soil feels dry to water, and never swamp the pot ...

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 ...

These were nylon hedgehog cacti, Echinocereus viridiflorus. The cactus family is all American, or almost so. Cacti first appeared in South America, perhaps associated with an uplift in the Andes.

You can usually find it in yellow, orange, and red. You can find several options within the barrel cactus family. These cacti are common to grow as houseplants, and if the growing conditions are ...

Italian agriculture hit by drought, plant disease Start-up Wakonda sees huge potential for cactus pears Cactus' cultivation is expanding in many countries Versatile crop has many uses, from animal ...