Many desert plants are built to protect their water ... when I bumped into what some refer to as the most dangerous of all cactus - the Teddybear cholla. Named for its fluffy appearance, it ...

The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi ... impacted soil, so where all else fails repot the plant. The other problem affecting leaves is incorrect temperature. Too much heat or cold ...

There are about 90 species of Opuntia in the United States alone, and all produce cactus fruits. The fruit, both the flesh and the skin, ranges in color according to the variety. Even within the ...

I’m just not traveling as much these days, even to San Diego. There have been more events and happenings in the Valley along ...