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Late winter rainstorms are predicted in the High Desert this week, just in time to saturate the ground for desert wildflower blooms. This winter is exhibiting one of the latest precipitation windows ...

It’s always summer in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s arid greenhouse, where the view is unlike anywhere else in the world.

Following record winter rains, colorful poppies, yuccas and other wildflowers are about to explode across California's desert wilderness areas east of Los Angeles and San Diego. (Photo by George ...

It takes a little houseplant know-how to bring Christmas cactus, Schlumbergera, into bloom for the holidays. The correct amounts of light, water, and temperature all play into a specific care routine ...

The hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus engelmannii) is a lovely small native cactus that has spectacular blooms. It comes in a number of varieties in the wild. The flowers are usually hot pink, 2-3 inches ...

It could be shaping up as a banner year for cactus blooms. "The cacti have had a great winter. They are fully hydrated and can presumably support an abundance of flowers and fruit this spring," said ...

The beautiful blooms of a Thanksgiving cactus are a stunning addition to holiday décor. Thanksgiving cactus and its close cousin, the Christmas cactus, are known for blooming near their respective ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. BORREGO SPRING, Calif. — The desert is ...