Most orchids available at grocery stores or nurseries are likely moth orchids (Phalaenopsis spp.). These plants demand minimal care and produce an abundance of beautiful flowers, making them an ideal choice for novice collectors. The Garden’s horticulture department...
Photo by Kate Watters How many people can say they have worked for the same institution for 50 years? Wendy Hodgson, Herbarium Curator Emerita and Senior Research Botanist, is that rare individual at Desert Botanical Garden who came to a place for a job and stayed...
Most cactus are best grown outdoors in filtered sun or on a bright patio while others can tolerate full sun. If the cactus gets too much sun it will sunburn, which results in a yellowing of the skin, progressing to a browning (killing) on the sunniest side. If this...
Plants are susceptible to diseases, injuries and stress. Plant problems can have multiple causes, making it difficult to identify the primary or even secondary issues. To make matters worse, gardens exhibit variability because they are dynamic living systems. Plant...
Do you have a saguaro in your yard? Want to learn how to care for them? Here are some helpful tips to make sure your saguaro survives during hot summers. The saguaro cactus is a desert plant that doesn’t need to be connected to drip irrigation. However, they do...
