- You will only find saguaro cacti in the Sonoran Desert.
- Saguaro cacti take a very long time to grow. A new saguaro takes at least eight years to grow to a height of 1-1.5 inches.
- They produce their first flowers at 35 years.
- The first branches or arms do not come until the saguaro is 50-70 years old.
- Saguaros are not considered adult cacti until they are 125 years old.
- It is believed the typical lifespan for a saguaro is 150-175 years.
- Saguaro have very shallow root bases. So, when you see a saguaro propped up with wooden beams, it is typically a newly planted one that needs time for the roots to get established.
- A mature saguaro can have up to 25 arms.
- Saguaros can reach heights in excess of 50 feet. It is the tallest of the cactus species.
- The saguaro is mostly made up of water, which makes it a very heavy plant. For instance, a 50 foot saguaro could clock in at around 8 tons.
- The Saguaro National Park is located down in Tucson and is truly a sight to see.
Read more: http://livebetterinscottsdale.com/2013/02/scottsdale-plants-a-rare-crested-saguaro/#ixzz2VlwAyJWr
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| really old agaves--they were replacing these in the renovation |
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