Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro Cactus

Family: Cactaceae Cactus


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 8B - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Late Spring
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 20' to 25' / 6.00m to 7.60m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Slow
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive