Prickly pears are iconic cacti that are easily identified by their paddle-shaped leaves. Native to the southwestern United ...
Starting an indoor garden is an obvious option for gardeners, unwilling to stop growing because of colder weather. But while harvesting your own garlic and lettuce off your windowsill can still be ...
Variegated prickly pear cactus (Opuntia vulgaris ‘Variegata’) is an interesting potted plant. Its paddles can grow to 6 feet long and 4 feet wide. They are green and white with specks of yellow, ...
Photos by Marcia Westcott Peck/Special to The Oregonian/OregonLIve By The Pecks, Special to The Oregonian/OregonLive Dennis: I remember like it was only yesterday — if yesterday were 40 years ago — ...
Known for its large, colorful flowers, this low-maintenance cactus purifies indoor air and adds vibrant beauty to any room The iconic desert cactus is perfect for low-maintenance care, requiring ...
The prickly pear cactus is probably the most identifiable plant (besides the saguaro) in the Sonoran Desert. The species most often seen in the wild here is Engelmann prickly pear, or Opuntia ...