While cacti are striking and structural plants, they are not a good plant option if you have children or inquisitive pets.

Over the last five years, researchers have found that the death rate for saguaros in the Phoenix area jumped from 1% to 2% ...

Beautiful and functional, prickly pears are resilient cacti that are perfect if you are looking for low-maintenance and ...

Answer: Certainly! Cacti are an excellent choice for plant enthusiasts. While they do have some specific needs, many are easy ...

Admire colorful cacti and plants at the Desert Botanical Garden is ranked #1 out of 22 things to do in Phoenix. See pictures and our review of Admire colorful cacti and plants at the Desert ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Cousins Tanisha Tucker Lohse and Maria Francisco set off from their desert camp around dawn on most ...

We all know cacti store water—but to survive, they migrate their flowers, and so much more. Scientists want to copy the resilient plants' methods to help engineer our future.

Agave and saguaro cacti, both heat-tolerant and drought-resistant, are suffering as climate change makes heat waves more frequent and intense. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience ...

Interest in having cacti as houseplants grew around the world — and so did cactus theft. From the American Southwest to South Africa, desert plants have been targets of plant poaching. Even the ...