After thousands of rare Chilean cacti were found in the house of an Italian collector, a years-long trial slowly unravelled ...

The popular Conophytum, Lithops and Tylecodon are part of the group of rare and aesthetically unique succulents which are now being illegally traded all over the world. Since 2019, over 1 million ...

Conservationists warn that South Africa is facing an escalating plant poaching crisis that has already led to the functional ...

Looking around, it feels impossible that any speck of life could survive. These rare, aubergine-shaped succulents exemplify life's ability to adapt to extremes – one of the traits that has made ...

Succulents have thick, fleshy stems, leaves, or roots designed to hold water. They come in various shapes and colors that would be a beautiful addition to any area. As a group, they are easy to ...