Arizona's iconic Saguaro cactus is dying off at an intense rate with the Desert Botanical Garden saying nearly 20% of their plants have died since 2020.

Imagine standing under the blinding sun of the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by towering, ancient sentinels with spiny arms stretched toward the sky. These aren’t just plants—they’re survivors ...

See pictures and our review of Admire colorful cacti and plants at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix.

Over the last five years, researchers have found that the death rate for saguaros in the Phoenix area jumped from 1% to 2% ...

ASU is home to many varieties of cactuses and is a great place to see these desert plants in their desert environment. Each cactus has its own unique use and story, whether it's used for its medicinal ...

Arizona Illustrated Desert Plant Special Season 2025 Episode 29 | 27m 59sVideo has Closed Captions| CC Nurtured by Nature, The Mysterious Crested Saguaro, Restoring the Flora, Desert Willow.

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its fruit ripens ...

ABC15 Meteorologist Ashlee DeMartino talked with the Desert Botanical Garden during the Saguaro Census 2025 to get an update on cactus health and what to expect around our environment.

Increasingly frequent and severe heat waves in the Southwest are damaging some desert plants known for thriving in harsh conditions. Saguaro cacti and agave have both suffered in sweltering ...

Arizona’s iconic saguaros are struggling with extreme urban heat, which is causing illness, collapse, and fewer young cacti.