Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Raul Puente-Martinez has been pierced by quite a number of cactus ...

As anyone who’s gotten too close to a jumping cholla cactus can attest, the experience is singularly painful — and difficult to resolve, as the cactus’ spines are particularly stubborn to remove.

Question: My purple pear cactus has some kind of fungus/insect infestation on it. It happened very suddenly and the cold weather seems not to have affected it at all. The cacti thorns are surrounded ...