As succulents, ice plants require little water and maintenance and produce colorful flowers, which makes them an appealing desert garden addition for those struggling to maintain flora in the heat.

Sometimes words fall hopelessly short. This might explain the silences between the two botanists as their vehicle crunches ...

Boerhavia repens is a desert plant which can germinate ... Some species of agave plants (succulents not cacti) are also called Needle and Thread plants because the spiny tip and stringy leaf ...

"I do recommend cactuses actually and succulents because they need minimal everything ... Exclusively found in the Sonoran desert, these cactuses grow the state flower of Arizona — the saguaro cactus ...

As a group, succulents are easy to care for because they are drought-tolerant. They need water, but not it as often as do many other plants.

balconies or gardens without the hassle of high-maintenance plants, the desert rose (Adenium obesum) is the perfect choice. “These hardy succulents not only add colour and elegance to a room ...