One of the most beautiful and popular flowering plants is the holiday cactus.  Native to South American jungles, these come in several varieties which are often referred to as the Thanksgiving Cactus and the Christmas Cactus.  It is easy to tell which variety you have by looking at the leaves.  The Thanksgiving cactus has pointed […]

Pincushion cacti are found in many warm regions of the United States.  However, the largest amount of variations in pincushion cacti are found in Mexico.  These beautiful cacti get their name from their reddish-brown pin cushion-like spikes that cover them.  Their vibrant flowers are a bright magenta and produce red-pepper-like fruit that is edible.  The […]