You may know it as Christmas cactus, but whichever holiday floats your boat, this plant is a year-round beauty

This thornless cactus makes a statement in the ground or in a container in mild-winter climates

You’ve seen its form in films, on souvenirs and much more. Now get to know this iconic cactus of the Sonoran Desert

The dazzling magenta flowers of this cactus will snag your heart — just beware the bristles that can stick in your skin

The curved golden-yellow spines of golden barrel cactus add sunny color to the drought-tolerant garden

Distinctive colored pads and yellow flowers make this cactus a favorite in Southwestern gardens

Photographers transform their barren backyard into an oasis filled with fruit, vegetables, honey, eggs and more

Pick this flamboyant stunner for its amazing array of colors and faces, fast growth and sizes that can fill a pot or a whole garden

Add a dramatic accent to a dry landscape with this striking desert plant silhouetted against the sky

The vivid flowers of Calylophus hartwegii add sunny color to drought-tolerant gardens from spring through fall