Gardening experts offer their best tips for thriving succulents. If you’re looking for low-maintenance and striking greenery, cactus plants are perfect. They’ve become popular for accentuating homes ...

I didn't want to be a plant snob. So I told myself I at least appreciated some merits of the homely cactus. The prickly pear, after all, is a role model for water conservation. The flowers are pretty ...

Opuntia, the prickly pear cactus, originated in South America, moved into the valleys of the Andes and then north into Mexico and North America. In Southern California, opuntia grows in the coastal ...

McALLEN -- The prickly pear cactus, with its green, thorn-covered pads jutting out of the tall grass and mesquite thickets of South Texas, has become a fixture of the Rio Grande Valley. While waving ...

In parts of Texas, the prickly pear cactus is everywhere — potted outside coffee shops, dotting the side of the road, poking out of cracks in the sidewalk. It also lines the pathways of the University ...

Nopal is an edible cactus people enjoy for its texture, taste, and antioxidant benefits. This article lists reasons to eat prickly pear cactus pads (nopales).

Eat cactus? For people living in Mexico and the Southwest, the answer is a resounding yes. Nopal, also known as the prickly pear cactus, grows plentifully there and its health benefits and versatility ...

Farmers in Japan are cooking up new menus for the health-conscious, with dishes like quiche, pizza toast, skewers, tempura and cold Chinese noodles sharing a common but somewhat unusual ingredient: ...