This is a nice cactus that has grown recently after kind of sitting for a few years. Now, one that I potted off of it is blooming nicely.

Q: Can you tell me what's eating the leaves on this small tree (see reader's photo)? Not sure what kind it is; I've grown it in a pot since it was a sprig. A: It appears to be a small red maple tree.

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Wildflower season might be, for the most part, over, but a different type of bloom is adding vibrancy to the arid desert landscape. Many cactus species boast radiant flowers in a variety of colors, ...

Easy to grow and enjoying a revival, cacti are spiky succulents that thrive on a sunny windowsill. Popular in the early decades of the 20th century, when there was a move away from all things ...

When most people picture a cactus, they imagine a small, globular cactus like the golden barrel or the tall saguaro, standing proud in the desert with its “arms” outstretched. They don’t picture the ...

The San Pedro cactus, also known as the Echinopsis pachanoi, is a fascinating South American cactus with a rich history. Naturally, this stunning cactus grows in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, ...