The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) epitomizes the Old West. It gets big, it’s tough, and it can take the heat. In fact, the saguaro cactus not only looks majestic in its natural habitat, but it can also make a big statement in your landscape. Read about the saguaro cactus pros and cons, and see if […]
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Ten years ago, I bought an eight-inch organ pipe cactus (Stenocereus thurberi). Today, it is over 10-feet tall and has multiple arms. Since then, I have bought more eight-inchers, and made multiple cuttings. This cactus seems like a perfect fit for my xeriscape, but is it right for you? Read about the organ pipe cactus
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The Peruvian apple cactus (cereus repandus) can grow large and make a striking visual statement in your landscape. I have one in my xeriscape, and it flowers and produces fruit every year. But, will this cactus work in your landscape? Read about the Peruvian apple cactus pros and cons, and decide for yourself! Peruvian apple
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Fishhook barrel cactus has edible fruit Recently, my fishhook barrel cactus (Ferocactus latispinus) produced flowers, and from there, went on to bear fruit. And, besides having the beautiful fishhook spines and the pretty flowers to look at, this fishhook barrel cactus has edible fruit! And it tastes good, too! What is the fishhook barrel cactus?
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I love cactus flowers. Out of all the plants in the world, they produce some of the most uniquely beautiful flowers. Recently, I dissected a large cactus flower to see what was inside. As a result, I think I became an amateur-expert in cactus flower anatomy. The information I discovered about cactus flower anatomy and
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