Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. But by June, there's one special cactus bloom that every Arizonan should care about. Each year in the late spring, white blossoms ...

Cactuses sure give Arizonans a lot to talk about. From towering Saguaros that are not what they look like, to a cactus looking like a couple kissing. But every summer, the queen of cactuses makes an ...

Almost every grocery store or big box home store we walk into right now has a rack of what most people call Christmas cactus. But is it really a Christmas cactus or is it a Thanksgiving cactus? There ...

Christmas cacti require 12 hours of darkness for about eight weeks to form flower buds for holiday blooming. Ideal temperature conditions for flowering are 65°F to 70°F during the day and 55°F to 65°F ...

Experts say unusually warm and rainy conditions have triggered an early and potentially spectacular wildflower season across ...

Place your Christmas cactus in bright, indirect light—too much or too little can stop blooms. Use well-draining, nutrient-rich soil and repot every three years. Avoid temperature swings, water more in ...

One of Tucson's most unique experiences is happening tonight. Tohono Chul Park on the northwest side tracks the Queen of the Night mass cactus bloom closely and announced today that they will bloom ...

Spring officially starts on March 20, but warm weather and blooming flowers usually come early in Arizona. Here's how you know it's springtime.

Do we know why Christmas cactuses are blooming like crazy right now? Several friends and my sister are experiencing this. — K.F., Chicago I was stumped by this question, so I reached out to one of the ...

If you've ever bought yourself a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) only to watch it stay stubbornly green all year round, you're not alone — this is a common issue. Despite promising ...