And frankly, nothing tops cacti in that department. Although cacti developed their slew of spines and bristles to minimize evaporation loss in arid climates and defend against thirsty animals ...

Also, remember that many cacti have sharp spines so keep them away from curious kids and pets. For less prickly types, choose cacti such as holiday cacti, which don't have sharp spines.

The Botanical Gardens have a very large specialised collection of succulent plant species with approximately 2000 species, 800 of which are cacti. All of them originate from all continents and the ...

Be sure to negotiate the best price possible with the wholesaler, and also research the care and requirements for each type of cactus. Now the fun part starts--creating interesting cactus ...