The Saguaro cactus is one of the defining plants of the Sonoran Desert, with its large tree-like branches and beautiful blossoms. This cactus is very slow growing, requires little water and is extremely drought tolerant. The Saguaro cactus is great for attracting all types of desert wildlife, with some birds even calling the cactus home.
Carnegiea gigantea (Saguaro)
Carnegiea gigantea
Saguaro
The Saguaro cactus is one of the defining plants of the Sonoran Desert, with its large tree-like branches and beautiful blossoms. This cactus is very slow growing, requires little water and is extremely drought tolerant. The Saguaro cactus is great for attracting all types of desert wildlife, with some birds even calling the cactus home.
| Plant Type | Native, Cactus / Succulent |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 11 (40°F)Zone 8 (10° F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Creamy White |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 50ft |
| Spread | 10-ft |
| Characteristics | Award Winning, Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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