A lost leaf or two isn't unusual for a Christmas cactus in October but it's a distress signal you can't afford to ignore.

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A close-up of Opuntia, commonly known as prickly pear cactus. A couple of years ago, if someone mentioned "cactus water", you'd probably picture it as something you'd reluctantly consume as a last ...

The fruit of the Opuntia Ficus-Indica might be better known as a prickly pear or tunas in Spanish, but Claudia Villalobos, a sales specialist with the farm, prefers cactus pears. The name sounds less ...

The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, await anyone who is up to the challenge. Cactus to Clouds, on Mount San ...

Cactus fruit may look intimidating with its sharp spines, but it is completely safe and easy to eat Beneath its tough skin lies a juicy, mildly sweet flesh rich in fibre, vitamin C and antioxidants ...

Catalina State Park officials in Arizona believe powerful monsoon rains brought it down last month. Its trunk has splintered and its large arms are now sprawled on the ground. For around 200 years, a ...