The desert prickly-pear, known to botanists as Opuntia phaeacantha, is the Southwest's most widespread and abundant species of cactus. Unlike the giant saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) that is restricted ...
Scientists discovered how to study cactus movement without harm - by measuring the silent sway of these desert giants using ...
Jeff Moore is a professor of geology and geophysics at the University of Utah. He uses field observations and monitoring data ...
Across Arizona, gardeners are rediscovering the joy of growing Christmas cacti that burst into color just in time for ...
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The Differences Between Thanksgiving and Christmas Cacti—and How to Care for Them
Another useful visual cue is the plant's overall growth habit. Thanksgiving cacti typically have a more upright shape, with ...
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 ...
Signaling the end of spring, smoke trees in the desert washes become dotted with tiny bluish-purple blooms at the beginning of summer each year. The color is deep and distinct and has been revered by ...
Why could your Christmas cactus be dropping leaves? Plant pros share the most common reasons and quick fixes to save your ...
Bearing the state flower of Arizona, the saguaro cactus remains an essential part of the Sonoran Desert’s identity. The 40-60 foot-tall saguaro and its fruit are great natural resources for both ...
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 ...
This cactus thrives in a well-draining mix of potting soil, peat moss, and sand or perlite, and prefers soil that stays consistently moist without becoming soggy. Bright, indirect light encourages ...
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 ...
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