Saguaro Cactus
Carnegiea gigantea · Succulent
Saguaro Cactus is a succulent, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, that matures to about 15–40 ft. It does best in full sun with low water needs.
- USDA zones
- 9-11
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Mature size
- 15–40 ft
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