Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti prefer slightly acidic, well-draining soil because it helps plants absorb and retain vital ...

The Clover’s cactus is found only in part of New Mexico, while Rio Grande shiners live in that river's watershed.

A New Mexico cactus at the heart of an endangered species battle is now heading for a court battle. According to ...

Overwatering a holiday cactus could result in the flower buds dropping ... Notice, however, that many — if not most — of them ...

Thanksgiving cactus is a pretty low-maintenance plant. In fact, it often does better with a bit of negligence, but there are some ways you can help it thrive.

Holiday cacti—the epiphytic plants also known as Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, or Easter cactus—are known for their ...

Some people feel threatened by cacti, reluctant to approach and appreciate the strength, endurance and beauty of these succulent stemmed and spine leafed plants. While you can respectfully and protect ...

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.

There's some confusion around how often to water a Christmas cactus because of its name. Though it sounds like it might be a ...

As advocate for climate-appropriate plants, she helped establish botanical treasures across the city, including Balboa Park ...

Christmas and other holiday cactuses are classic houseplants that, when given the right care, can live for generations. Lucky ...