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 ...

After encountering a cholla cactus, Charlie had to have spines removed from his eyes, mouth, and paws by Arizona Humane Society veterinarians Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has ...

How to Repot a Cactus Safely Without Hurting Yourself. Story by Barbara Gillette • 1w. Key Points. ... Cactus spines aren't toxic, but can lead to infection like any splinter.

Cactus spines may have a variety of functions, including defending the plant from predators, ... Spines without barbs required more work to initiate fracture, the researchers found.

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 ...

KINGMAN, Ariz. — It was wildlife officers to the rescue when a deer fawn got itself into a painful and pickly situation a few weeks ago in western Arizona. The Arizona Game and Fish Department ...

“Succulents are not a separate plant family, taxonomically speaking, but they occur within various plant families,” writes Tom Karwin. “About 25 plant families have multiple succu… ...

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 ...

Covered in menacing needlelike spines, the prickly pear cactus demands to be treated with care. In return, it will reward you with a juicy neon fruit and fleshy green pads that have nourished ...

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.