Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Despite their prickly appearance, cacti make a great addition to any home and garden space. With their diverse shapes, sizes and ...

Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month she and her staff share their knowledge with readers. Astrophytum is a small genus in the Cactus ...

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 ...

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 ...

For National Cactus Day on May 10th, many folks will celebrate by purchasing a small cactus for their home or office, while ...

Some types of cactus plants are easy to grow indoors, making them the ultimate low-maintenance houseplants. The following varieties of cacti can go a few weeks between waterings, aren't fazed by dry ...

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 ...

Cactus plants are now widely used in home gardens due to their unique design and minimal maintenance. Moreover, these desert ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're looking for a low-care houseplant that looks great, doesn't drop leaves, and doesn't need a ton of water or care, then ...

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 ...