Did you know that there are over 1700 species of cacti—spiny plants that have evolved to survive some of the harshest environments on earth. Over the course of their evolutionary history, most species ...

Want to move your cactus to a new home, but worried about ending up with spines all over your hands? Check out this guide to repotting a cactus without getting hurt in the process.

Q: What causes scarring along the surface of my cactus pads? A: The picture you sent looks like a paddle-tail cactus, aka Opuntia, but without spines. Mexican farmers living in Central America ...

Cactus spines will often break when you try to remove them, leaving pieces lodged under the skin. “You’ll know if you haven’t gotten it all because [the area] will remain sensitive to the ...