The peanut cactus is a small, clumping cactus with cylindrical stems covered in soft spines. This is another easy-to-care-for ...

There are two main groups of cacti - the desert cacti (usually covered in spines), and the jungle or rainforest cacti (often without spines and most are epiphytes). Choose the right cactus for the ...

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Donivan Dixon made big plays to rally Cactus Shadows, but Desert Mountain's defense came through in the second overtime.

Bunny ear cactus, or Opuntia microdasys, features flat, paddle-like pads and thrives in arid climates. Christmas cactus, or ...

Some cacti and succulents have swollen roots that store up water for the days when it doesn't rain; sometimes in the desert it doesn't rain for months. The tallest cactus in the world, growing up ...

"Light is also key in getting a Christmas Cactus to bloom," says Mickey. "When the plant is not in enough light during the ...

Last week, I wrote about the prickly pear cactus and how its fruit is a boon to local wildlife and the occasional thirsty ...

The dangerously monikered cactus is a source of joy in the Southwest. Albuquerque celebrates with music and yummy opuntia ...

Scottsdale Desert Mountain finally stopped quarterback Donivan Dixon in the second overtime to remain unbeaten with a 35-28 5A Northeast Valley Region football win Thursday night. Cactus Shadows ...