Saguaro grow and care – cactus of the genus Carnegiea also known as Carnegiea gigantea, Saguaro perennial plant also used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in desert, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 8-12.
Stem color is green when mature become brown the stems erect with spines.
Flower color white, the size of the flower 10+ cm.
Fruit edible, peal color red, the fruit color red in ovate shade.
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Spines
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Snails, slugs
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead part and design
Size of the plant?
5-20 m, 15-60 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
White flower the size of the flower 10+ cm
Fruit harvest season:
Summer
Fruits pests or diseases:
Snails, slugs, birds
What can be done with big quantities of Saguaro fruits?
Eat raw, juice, jams
Work requirements on the fruit:
Nothing special
How long does it take to bear fruit?
7-10 years
Carnegiea gigantea
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Desert Climate, Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Slow growing plants
Plant life-form: Cactus, Perennial plant
Plant Uses: Drought tolerant plants, Edible plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 12, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental fruit, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers
Flower colors: White flower
Harvest Season: Summer Harvest
Edible Parts: Edible Fruit
Culinary uses: Eaten raw, Fruit, Ice pop & Ice cream plants, Jams, Juice