It's is easy to remember genus Ferocactus if you think ferocious-cactus. The species are distributed over Southern California, Baja and Arizona are fabulous in the wild and even better tended in our ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With an array of shapes and textures, these amazing plants have adapted to their climates by being able ...

The Christmas cactus, also known as the Holiday cactus, or more accurately, Schlumbergera, is a trailing tropical cactus that puts on a fabulous annual display of flowers. These blooms usually appear ...

Proper timing is the key to getting the best blooms.

Cacti are known for their prickly exterior. But not so much for their flowers - except for Christmas cactus, of course. That’s because they rarely ever show them off. And yet, most (albeit not all) ...

This cactus does not have any thorns, you see. It is a special breed of cactus called prickly-pear. It will blossom with yellow flowers and give pear-like fruits. You have to share the flowers and ...