Desert plants

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a large green cactus standing in the middle of a desert

No plant could live in a true desert, where it never rains. But the places where cacti and other desert plants grow do get rain only every couple of years or so. When it rains, desert plants quickly take up the water through their roots, storing it in fleshy leaves and stems. That stored water allows them to survive until the next rain comes. The roots of desert plants are very deep, drawing from hidden underground water, or widespread and shallow to best gather the water that hits the…

Bright red drought-tolerant flowers thriving in a rocky desert garden setting with a mountain backdrop and sunset sky.

Create a vibrant garden in hot, dry conditions with these 11 drought-tolerant plants perfect for desert landscapes. Discover hardy flowers that bring bold color to arid spaces—tap to explore more!

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