Myrtillocactus geometrizans (mir-til-oh-KAK-tus, jee-oh-MET-rih-zans) is an upright cactus that becomes tree-like with age. Native to parts of Mexico, including the Chihuahuan Desert, the plant is widespread in tropical forests and
The Huernia [hew-ERN-ee-uh] genus includes perennial succulents from Southern and Eastern Africa. Although they look like they belong in the cactus family, Huernia, first described in 1810, is in the
Hoodia bainii was first described in 1878 and is a form of Hoodia gordonii. While the plant resembles a cactus plant, it is a succulent in the milkweed or Asclepiadaceae
Echinocactus grusonii is a low-maintenance flowering cactus native to parts of Mexico. It was prevalent in the region of Hidalgo until the 1990s with the construction of the Zimapan Dam.
The Opuntia genus of plants includes over 150 species and is in the Cactaceae family. Most people know the genus by its common name, Prickly Pear, despite the actual species.
If you’re like many gardeners, you may be looking for a new addition to your garden. Senecio kleinia is a great option! Senecio kleinia is a succulent that is native
If you love to garden and want to add a desert touch to your collection, Cleistocactus strausii is the perfect plant for you! This cactus is easy to care for
If you’re like me, who loves finding new plants to add to your garden. And if you’re also like me, you want to ensure that the plants you add are
Wilcoxia poselgeri is a unique succulent native to Texas and parts of Mexico, where it is abundant and widespread. It thrives at low elevations up to 1150 meters above sea
Night-blooming cereus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum), a commonly grown houseplant in many parts of this country, comes to us from Mexico and Central America. Unlike the cereus species which grow in our