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Saguaro

Carnegiea Gigantea

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Overview

The Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is an iconic cactus native to the Sonoran Desert. Towering at 40-60 feet tall when mature, these columnar plants may develop arms, adding to their distinctive silhouette. The ribbed, green stems can span 1-2 feet in diameter, while white, night-blooming flowers and red fruit grace the crown. Saguaros require full sun, well-drained soil, and thrive in hot, arid conditions. They are slow-growing, often living over 150 years.

Sun FullWater LowZones 10–10Climate Arid
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — The Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is an iconic cactus native to the Sonoran Desert

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cactaceae
Climate
Arid

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Photos (56)

Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — ensuring ample space to accommodate its eventual size and to prevent injury from its sharp spines; towering at 40-60 feet tall
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — white flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Carnegiea gigantea
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — providing an imposing yet majestic aesthetic that is unmatched by other plants; ribbed stems that can burgeon to diameters of 2
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — cactus for full; ensuring ample space to accommodate its eventual size and to prevent injury from its sharp spines
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — Towering at 40-60 feet tall when mature; this monumental plant can reach impressive heights of up to 40 to 60 feet, image 54
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — The Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is an iconic cactus native to the Sonoran Desert; adding to their distinctive, image 53
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — adding to their distinctive silhouette; cactus with white blooms, image 56
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — these columnar plants may develop arms; favoring pollination by nocturnal species, image 55

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