Desert rose hails from sub-Saharan Africa and the Arabian peninsula. In their native habitat, these plants grow in arid, hot climates. Desert rose is commonly grown as a houseplant in the U.S.

To help Uhler have a chance at growing the rare purple-blue plant, among other unique California natives, Tilden Park started ...

Sight lines don’t matter to an endangered flower. But contrary to claims made by conservationists, Rowe said the Rhyolite ...

Date seeds from 2,000 years ago germinate in Israel, revealing ancient varieties that could help combat climate change.

In the desert, it doesn’t take long for soils to get depleted by the sun and wind, which desiccates plants by stealing their moisture and nutrients.

We may imagine the desert to be a barren, empty place of sun drenched sands. But here, in the deserts of Arabia, a myriad of beautiful flowers bloom.

Californians eager to see, and smell, the "short-lived" spectacle should plan a visit to the Huntington in San Marino ASAP.

Growing seed bank is ‘Noah’s Ark’ for Southern California desert plants Joshua Tree site safeguards seeds collected from 210 native species. Researchers hope to hit 500 soon, and to be a ...

Plus, most plants won’t germinate until the ground temperature is above 60 degrees, so even if cold weather has passed for the year, your plants won’t grow until the temperature rises.