The prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) is a massive genus with over 150 known species of paddle-shaped cacti that produce gorgeous flowers. Depending on the variety, the colors may be bright shades of ...

You might have also been fooled if your prickly pear has been getting ... easily be mistaken for Christmas cactus flower buds. After all, they are similar colors and shapes. But, you can pay ...

Prickly pear cacti are breeding grounds for cochineal bugs. Adult female and immature cochineal bugs are flightless. But adult males have wings and can fly. After mating on the cactus, the females ...