Saguaro

Carnegiea gigantea, Cactaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Catclaw AcaciaAcacia greggii

Nurse PlantShade Provision

Emory's Barrel CactusFerocactus emoryi

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Red AcaciaAcacia seyal

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Tree ChollaCylindropuntia cholla

Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Night-blooming False YuccaHesperaloe nocturna

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Mexican Giant CardonPachycereus pringlei

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Pale Desert ThornLycium pallidum

Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Mexican FencepostStenocereus alamosensis

Columnar cacti with similar water requirements competing in desert habitats

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionWildlife HabitatCultural Significance

Edible Parts

FruitSeedsFlower Nectar

Medicinal Uses

Fruit For Hydration

Common Questions

What zones does Saguaro grow in?

Saguaro grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Saguaro?

Good companions for Saguaro include Catclaw Acacia, Emory's Barrel Cactus, Red Acacia, Tree Cholla, Night-blooming False Yucca.

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