Carnegia gigantea
Saguaro
Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Carnegia gigantea |
Principal Common Name | Saguaro |
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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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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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