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Saguaro Cactus in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Carnegiea Gigantea

 

Saguaro Cactus

The saguaro cactus is a columnar stem which can grow to 60cm in diameter, with several large arms curving upward. The trunk and arms sport stout, two inch spines which protrude from their ribs. The saguaro is very slow growing but can reach a great height of up to 15m at an age of about 200 years! White Flowers.

 
plant Features
  • Saguaro Cactus likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Saguaro Cactus likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Saguaro Cactus is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Saguaro Cactus likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Saguaro Cactus

Latin name

Carnegiea Gigantea

type

Succulent

family

Cactaceae

ph

5.5 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Saguaro Cactus likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Saguaro Cactus is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Soil

    Saguaro Cactus likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

  • Water

    Saguaro Cactus likes very little water

    Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Saguaro Cactus is 0.15meters x 15.00meters 0.15 M 15.00 M

Carnegiea Gigantea

The saguaro cactus is a columnar stem which can grow to 60cm in diameter, with several large arms curving upward. The trunk and arms sport stout, two inch spines which protrude from their ribs. The saguaro is very slow growing but can reach a great height of up to 15m at an age of about 200 years! White Flowers.


Planting

From Early Summer TO Late Summer

'Cereus' typically don't like direct afternoon sunlight and should be in partial shade through the hottest hours. They can take direct sunlight in the morning and afternoons. A rich, fast-draining cactus mix is ideal. To plant, do this preferably during the warm season. To repot a cacti, make sure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, making sure to remove any rotted or dead roots in the process. Treat any cuts with a fungicide. Place the plant in its new pot and backfill with potting soil, spreading the roots out as you repot. Leave the plant dry for a week or so, then begin to water lightly to reduce the risk of root rot.

 

Propagating by cuttings

From Late Spring TO Late Spring

'Cereus' are propagated from stem cuttings. Most cuttings require time to dry and produce a callus on the wound, this can take from a week to a day depending on size and type. Use John Innes No 1 with up to 30 percent by volume of added grit and keep the compost on the dry side to prevent the cutting rotting off. Always check what your individual specimen will require.

 
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