In addition to thousands of saguaro cacti, Ironwood Forest National Monument is home to ironwood trees, the longest-living trees in the Sonoran Desert and an important part of the desert ecology.

"I think it was definitely a success." The cacti are now in an Atacama Desert greenhouse managed by the National Forest Corporation of Chile (Conaf), although some local reports suggest some of ...

There are two types of cacti – desert types and forest types. Desert cacti are very hardy and thrive in full sun, low water, ...

But the only secluded shady spots in the desert are often right next to a cholla cactus, so contact is inevitable! But even worse was the array of dislodged pads on or in the ground already ...

Can it tolerate outdoor temperatures if there’s no frost? There are two types of cacti – desert types and forest types. Desert cacti are very hardy and thrive in full sun, low water ...