A: It’s called Cereus repandus, the Peruvian apple cactus. It’s a South American species as you probably guessed from the name. It does well in our area except when we have a frost or freeze. The ...

Lima, Aug 26 (EFE).Lima, Aug 26 (EFE). — Peruvian archaeologists have discovered a 4,000yearold cactus in perfect condition amid the ruins at El Paraiso, the site of the Andean nation’s oldest temples ...

In recent years, I have had an interest in growing a few cacti and succulents. After these last two horrible summers, my appreciation and attention for them has tilted more in their favor. They are so ...

Last winter’s snow and its resultant plant damage to my garden is becoming a mere memory now. I have removed the remnants of frozen succulent spoilage and tree branch breakage. Bare spots in the ...

A hair sample from an ancient trophy head found buried in Peru reveals that the victim consumed a psychoactive plant prior to death. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...