Years ago, I had one of those spineless cacti that once a year splash colorful flowers out the ends of their flat, arching stems. Such plants are usually named for when they are supposed to bloom: ...

Another useful visual cue is the plant's overall growth habit. Thanksgiving cacti typically have a more upright shape, with ...

As the holiday draws near, garden centers and grocery stores fill up with brightly blooming plants called Christmas cactus. But many of these colorful plants are actually a close cousin, the ...

Tis the season for holiday cactuses, but can you tell them apart? Here's how to identify the differences between a ...

There are both types of cactuses, and they look almost identical. There are differences, however. As the name implies, the ...

Run these facts through your profile machine and you’re probably not going to get “cactus” back as the answer. Native to tropical rainforests along the Atlantic Coast of Brazil — both directions from ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cacti are a fun addition to any houseplant collection! They vary in size, shape and bloom time, so they ...

A cactus is a type of plant called a succulent and is part of the family Cactaceae. Cacti are popular houseplants that are a feature in most UK households. They’re known for being low maintenance, ...

With their tough skins, pointy armor and legendary stamina, cacti are made to defend themselves from whatever nature throws at them. But large solar energy facilities are one threat that cacti weren’t ...