The ideal time to see the cacti bloom in deserts is usually from late March to early May. This timeframe can shift a bit ...

In terms of how to grow prickly pears indoors, while they are mostly low-maintenance, there are specific requirements and ...

Desert plants may have to go without fresh water for ... Other plants, such as cacti, have special means of storing and conserving water. In existing deserts, some species are in peril because ...

The ocotillo plant only grows leaves after it has rained - as soon as the soil dries out, they all drop off. Some cacti spines are nearly 15cm (6in) long. Boerhavia repens is a desert plant which ...

Climate change, drought, and fires — all caused or worsened by human activity — are rewriting the future of ancient Sonoran ...

There are two main groups of cacti - the desert cacti (usually covered in spines ... so the roots are moist but not saturated. Make sure the plants are watered regularly throughout their growing ...

In the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by five mountain ranges and 350 days of sunshine, lies Tucson where native edible plants ...

As with any plant, the right amount of light is essential. If you're growing cacti indoors, they'll need direct sunlight, such as on a sunny windowsill. If you don't have the right natural light, keep ...

The Green Valley Gardeners will feature Mark Sitter, a popular expert on cacti grown in our region, at a seminar on Tuesday, Jan. 21 in Quail Creek.

Arizona's history:The hidden story of former Arizona roadside oasis Cactus Garden Concerned about the rapid urbanization of the Valley and the general underappreciation of desert plant life ...