The Indian fig cactus (Opuntia ficus indica) is one of at least 18 species of the prickly pear cactus.It is a native plant, and as such is pretty bulletproof — it tolerates drought, reflected ...

Peyote cactus or Lophophora williamsii according to the locals, this unique food is both the sacred and ancestral medicine that households in indigenous communities, have been saved for over many ...

When to Repot a Thanksgiving Cactus. On average, Thanksgiving cactus plants require repotting once every 3-5 years. The best time to do it is in the winter, just after flowering has ceased.

If you admire ferocious plants, however, Opuntia tunicata, just 20 inches tall, will delight you. A cylindrical-stemmed cactus, it produces an incredible number of menacing, interlaced spines that ...

Cacti might look like tough, spiky warriors of the plant world — but don’t be fooled. Come monsoon, they turn into total drama queens. One unexpected downpour, and you’ll find your cactus ...

Anton Brugger stands in his cactus nursery in Almeria, southern Spain The iconic cactus plant is veering into trouble say researchers. The most serious problem is illegal smuggling. Despite the ...

Plant in a well-draining soil mix, such as a peat-based mix with the addition of perlite, sand or bark. Cactus soil mixes are made for desert cacti, not rainforest cacti. Feed 1-2 times a month ...

The Cactus Garden near the Statue of Unity in Gujarat spans 25 acres and features over 450 unique species of cacti and succulents, offering educationa Sign In TOI ...