How to Grow and Care for Saguaro

Saguaro requires a warm and arid environment, mimicking its native desert habitat. Special care involves ensuring well-drained soil to prevent root rot and adequate light exposure, as it thrives in full sunlight. It's also crucial to water sparingly, especially during colder months, to avoid overwatering. Overall, maintaining the specific environmental conditions saguaro needs can be challenging, making this plant more suitable for advanced gardeners.

Watering schedule: Once per month

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Saguaro

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Once per month
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Succulent & Cactus Soil
Soil pH	7-7.5
Hardiness Zones	10-13

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Types of Saguaro

Saguaro

Saguaro (*Carnegiea gigantea*) is a well-known perennial cactus that grow in arid desert plains. Native Americans ate the fruit from the saguaro and made fences and shelters out of the cactus body. Owls and other birds make nests in this species.

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