But there's much more to the around 1,850 cacti species than their ruggedness. Here are six surprising facts about this succulent plant family that you may not know. Cacti are often depicted as ...

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

Their beautiful flower grows between the leaves. Some species of agave plants (succulents not cacti) are also called Needle and Thread plants because the spiny tip and stringy leaf margin can be ...

The common name “cactus” refers to nearly 2,000 species of plants that belong to the Cactaceae plant family. They’re most recognizable for their fleshy bodies and spikey spines. However ...

Cacti should be repotted as soon as the roots begin to show through the drainage holes at the bottom of its pot. As a general rule, fast growing species should be repotted every two to three years ...

Cactus ferruginous pygmy owls are named for the saguaro cactuses they live in ... These tiny owls have become synonymous with wild Sonoran Desert: Endangered Species Act protections for the owl ...

Centuries before the now-banned red dye No. 3 was synthesized in a lab, humans turned to insects to color their foods, ...

TUCSON, Ariz.— Following multiple petitions and lawsuits, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today again protected the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl as threatened under the Endangered Species Act after ...

This towering plant, which can grow up to 60 feet tall and live for more than 200 years, is the largest cactus species in the country. Its fruit is a culturally important food source for members of ...