A: It’s called Cereus repandus, the Peruvian apple cactus. It’s a South American species as you probably guessed from the name. It does well in our area except when we have a frost or freeze. The ...

Climate change has made paramount the need to identify food crops that can grow in desert, with little water. Though some types of cactuses, like the prickly pear, have been consumed in Central ...

Succulents are named for their fleshy, juicy leaves and roots and are respected by landscapers and florists for their ornamental properties and architectural magnitudes. However, their apt name makes ...