Carnegiea gigantea, commonly known as the Saguaro Cactus, is an iconic Sonoran Desert native recognized for its towering columnar form and distinctive upward-reaching arms. Native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, California, and northwestern Mexico, this long-lived, slow-growing cactus can eventually reach 40–50 feet tall, with some exceptional specimens living for more than 200 years. Saguaros thrive in warm temperatures around 70–110°F, full sun, and extremely well-draining soil and are highly drought-tolerant once established. Mature plants can tolerate brief freezes around 20–25°F, while young plants are much more sensitive and should be protected below 25°F. Water deeply but infrequently during active growth, allowing the soil to dry between waterings, and protect plants from prolonged freezing and excessive winter moisture. Mature saguaros produce spectacular white, night-blooming flowers that provide important food for desert wildlife and pollinators, followed by edible red fruit. A remarkable choice for desert landscapes, xeriscapes, and collectors of iconic Southwest plants.
Saguaros are protected under Arizona Native Plant Law, and wild plants cannot simply be removed or collected without the appropriate authorization. Nursery-grown plants should be legally propagated or obtained through permitted sources.
THESE PLANTS ARE SHIPPED AS BARE-ROOT SPECIMENS.
Carnegiea gigantea, commonly known as the Saguaro Cactus, is an iconic Sonoran Desert native recognized for its towering columnar form and distinctive upward-reaching arms. Native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, California, and northwestern Mexico, this long-lived, slow-growing cactus can eventually reach 40–50 feet tall, with some exceptional specimens living for more than 200 years. Saguaros thrive in warm temperatures around 70–110°F, full sun, and extremely well-draining soil and are highly drought-tolerant once established. Mature plants can tolerate brief freezes around 20–25°F, while young plants are much more sensitive and should be protected below 25°F. Water deeply but infrequently during active growth, allowing the soil to dry between waterings, and protect plants from prolonged freezing and excessive winter moisture. Mature saguaros produce spectacular white, night-blooming flowers that provide important food for desert wildlife and pollinators, followed by edible red fruit. A remarkable choice for desert landscapes, xeriscapes, and collectors of iconic Southwest plants.
Saguaros are protected under Arizona Native Plant Law, and wild plants cannot simply be removed or collected without the appropriate authorization. Nursery-grown plants should be legally propagated or obtained through permitted sources.
THESE PLANTS ARE SHIPPED AS BARE-ROOT SPECIMENS.
