What is a Cholla?

Chollas are jointed cacti known for cylindrical stems and sharp spines. Learn why some seem to jump and how they survive in the desert.

Are bonsai trees succulents?

Bonsai describes a cultivation technique, while succulent describes a water-storing plant. Discover where the two categories overlap.

What is the longest living succulent?

Some desert plants survive for centuries. Learn which true succulent lives the longest and why Welwitschia requires an important classification caveat.