Carnegiea gigantea - Saguaro Cactus
 
This iconic cactus is the largest of all the cacti in the world and can reach heights of more than 30-40 feet tall with as many as 80 arms.  If you love cacti, this is the one you've been waiting for!  The iconic saguaro!
 
At present, this massive specimen measures 35" above the soil line.  Please be advised this ia a substantial specimen, very heavy and will be expensive to ship.
 
Roots are similar to  the photo shown.
Will be shipped bare root.
 
LIGHT – Full sun
 
WATER - Water regularly when dry.  Let dry completely between watering.
 
SOIL – Likes sandy, rock, gravelly soil
 
COLD TOLERANCE - Zones 7a - 10b.  Hardy to 25 degrees for brief periods.
 
DORMANCY - Winter
 
SIZE – Up to 20-30 feet tall, but in rare cases can grow to 60 feet tall (VERY slow grower)
 
FLOWERS - Large, white, waxy flowers in early spring, usually open for only 1 night and then close during the day
 
PROPAGATION – Division, cuttings, seed
 
TOXICITY - Generally non-toxic to humans and pets