Saguaro
Carnegiea Gigantea
Overview
The Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is an iconic cactus native to the Sonoran Desert. Towering at 40-60 feet tall when mature, these columnar plants may develop arms, adding to their distinctive silhouette. The ribbed, green stems can span 1-2 feet in diameter, while white, night-blooming flowers and red fruit grace the crown. Saguaros require full sun, well-drained soil, and thrive in hot, arid conditions. They are slow-growing, often living over 150 years.
Sun FullWater LowZones 10–10Type CactusClimate Arid
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 10–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Cactus
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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