Not all plants need regular watering - an expert shares five flowers that are highly drought-resistant and which will ...

Cacti are perhaps the best-known desert plants. They have thick stems that store water, and sparse leaves that minimize evaporation. Some cacti, such as the saguaro, can grow to be over 20 feet tall.

The tiered garden in the actors' backyard is full of cacti and succulents for a beautiful and hardy outdoor space that barely ...

These desert-dwellers suffer more than most, from over-zealous plant parents wielding watering cans. As already outlined, succulents store water in their fleshy leaves, and are adapted to dry ...

Some plants have developed thicker leaves with a waxy coating. This helps to prevent water loss. Other plants have special structures that store water, such as spines or fleshy leaves. No matter ...

There may be a whole range of reasons why it's not good to water plants in the middle of the day, but is burning the plant's leaves one of them? Dr Karl investigates the physics of plants and water.

Turning ordinary houseplants into sustainable, glowing lamps may soon become a reality, thanks to groundbreaking research by ...

Most plants don’t efficiently take in water through their leaves, so increasing the humidity ... according to Wagner. Many grocery-store orchids come with care instructions that advise giving ...