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Carnegia gigantea
Saguaro
Plant Facts
| Scientific Name | Carnegia gigantea |
| Principal Common Name | Saguaro |
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| Synonym | |
| Description | A long-lived desert cactus that grows very slowly, only produces a few branches after it reaches 12-15 ft. It has prominent ribs and light brown spines. It blooms in late spring with large single white flowers that open at night and remain open until the next afternoon. |
| General Comments | Arizona State Flower |
| Origin | |
| Nativity | Southwest USA |
| Height Range | 50 - 0 FT |
| Spread Range | 10 - 15 FT |
| Flower Showy | Y |
| Warning | |
| Sunset Zones | 12 : 13 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 |
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| Leaf Color | |
| Leaf Texture | |
| Form | Cactus : Small Tree |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Time | Spring |
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| Ease of Growing | Average |
| Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
| Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
| Watering Preferences | None : Sparse |
| Outstanding Features | Drought tolerant : Foliage : Form |
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