Hopefully it's now easier for you to identify whether you're growing a prickly pear or Christmas cactus. At this point, it's important to understand what each plant needs to thrive in your home.

The prickly pear cactus has a big network of shallow roots, which can quickly soak up lots of water when it rains. The ocotillo plant only grows leaves after it has rained - as soon as the soil ...

None of the more than 100 cacti species found in Texas are ... Texas has its own cacti we are proud of: the Opuntia cactus, commonly called the prickly pear cactus. It isn't as large and may ...

The prickly pear’s potential extends beyond southern Italy. “As an industry, cactus pear production is growing rather quickly ...

Prickly pear cactus and nopal cactus are different species of cactus, but they both have similar health benefits. Prickly pear cactus is known for its skincare benefits, while nopal cactus is ...

This should yield approximately 2 1/2 cups of prickly pear cactus juice. Combine 2 1/2 cups cactus juice, lemon juice and pectin in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil and allow to hard ...

Local farmers grow an edible species here, which allows a host ... so diners can experiment to see which are the best matches. The prickly pear cactus Hase uses is shaped like a flat oval fan.