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    Carnegiea gigantea

    Also Known As

    • Cereus giganteus
    • Saguaro

    Plant type

    tree, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 15'-50'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Carnegiea gigantea plant details

    Carnegiea gigantea is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bats, bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Carnegiea gigantea

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 15 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: evening garden, showy, spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Carnegiea gigantea

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Make your own wild west with this most famous of cacti from the South West USA and North Western Mexico.Sharply spined, drought hardy, frost tolerant and slow growing, plant one now or you will never see it mature. All that's demanded is excellent drainage in our overly wet climate.The night blooming, many petalled white flowers are followed by bright red edible fruit, that supposedly makes a delicious jam.

    By: Zephs

    Full Sun. Outdoor. White, opens in evening and stays till mid-day next day.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Classic giant cactus from the American Southwest; Slow. Some populations hardy to 15 °F if dry in winter

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Carnegiea gigantea plant

    How to Grow Carnegiea gigantea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • bats

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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