With almost a third of cacti species threatened with extinction, a new open-access database of cactus ecology and evolution ...

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 ...

Scientists discover that fast-changing cactus flowers, not size or pollinators, are behind the rapid evolution of new cactus species.

My colleague and I have published a new study of cactus flowers which may help explain the conundrum. For more than a century ...

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 ...

If you ask me, there are three key elements that are essential to any well-designed indoor garden. Texture, height, and dimension. And if there's one plant that effectively delivers on all fronts, ...

That pot of star-shaped flowers you picked up at the garden store might not actually be the Christmas cactus you thought it was. Holiday cacti are well-known for their longevity, but they can be a bit ...

By now you've probably heard of the Christmas Cactus - in fact, you may even have one as part of your holiday decor right now. We love how it adds a unique festive feel to your home compared to more ...

Cacti are associated with two things: being easy to care for, and having painful spines. With this houseplant, though, ...

SILVER CITY, N.M.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today changed the designation of a rare New Mexico cactus from “endangered” to the less-dire “threatened,” reflecting its progress toward recovery ...