The Botanical Gardens have a very large specialised collection of succulent plant species with approximately 2000 species, 800 of which are cacti. All of them originate from all continents and the ...

The ideal time to see the cacti bloom in deserts is usually from late March to early May. This timeframe can shift a bit ...

Also, remember that many cacti have sharp spines so keep them away from curious kids and pets. For less prickly types, choose cacti such as holiday cacti, which don't have sharp spines.

Their beautiful flower grows between the leaves. Some species of agave plants (succulents not cacti) are also called Needle and Thread plants because the spiny tip and stringy leaf margin can be ...