Set in Southern California, my HO scale layout includes a Southern Pacific train order office surrounded by a desert scene. Although this arid landscape has sparse vegetation, my scene needed two ...

"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 whole year time-lapse of growing a cactus plant from a seed. A cactus seed was chosen randomly from a mix varieties pack.

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How well do you know the three different holiday cacti? Can you name them? Holiday Cacti are three different cacti succulents that have leafless, green jointed segmented stems (plylloclades), that are ...

DENVER (CBS4) - A German cactus collector arrested at Denver International Airport faces charges for taking more than just photos of the prickly plant. U.S. Fish and Wildlife officers arrested Simon ...

Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing ...

Christmas cacti are not only popular holiday gift plants, but they are also the subject of frequent debate among gardeners. There appears to be much confusion about these unique tropical cacti ...

Discover why you shouldn't fertilize a holiday cactus in January and when to do it instead. Getting the timing wrong can ...

A new study shows that demand for wild cactus and rare plants many soon surpass supply in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the US. Gland, Switzerland – Demand for wild cactus and rare plants by ...