Another cactus, the cholla, is native to the Sonoran Desert. It raises its spindly frame along the garden’s wall. It bloomed in late July with magenta flowers.

1. Use well-draining soil 'Prickly pears are some of the best desert plants, so thrive in dry, arid conditions,' Katie says. 'This is important to remember when growing them indoors.

Of course, one of the most drought tolerant groups of plants are those that can thrive in the desert. We immediately think of cactus plants. ... Subscribe today for unlimited access.

Bearing the state flower of Arizona, the saguaro cactus remains an essential part of the Sonoran Desert’s identity. The 40-60 foot-tall saguaro and its fruit are great natural resources for both ...

(Image credit: Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher.) This brown desert hillside of volcanic basalt is literally changed into a sea of yellow when hundreds of brittlebush plants bloom at the same time.

He said cactus trafficking has run rampant in the Big Bend region since at least the 1970s, but it took a bit of convincing to get U.S. attorneys to take up the cases.

The Saguaro Cactus in the Desert The saguaro cactus is one of the most iconic plants of the American Southwest and can grow to be over 50 feet tall and live for hundreds of years. They are native ...

Desert plants Attractions include beauty, easy care By Catharine Reeve Special to the Arizona Daily Star Jul 11, 2004 1 of 5 Photos by Mamta Popat/ Arizona Daily Star ...

Nation & World ‘Cactus doctor’ fixes what ails desert plants Originally published February 7, 2015 at 2:05 pm Updated February 12, 2015 at 1:30 pm ...