Plant Bio

A saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantean) is a columnar cactus that is native to the Sonoran desert in Arizona, California and Mexico. It provides cavity nesting for a variety of birds, and can be used as a food source for humans and wild animals.

Keep your saguaro in an indoor location that is brightly lit, but has low humidity. You can take the cactus outside for several hours of bright sunshine, then bring it back indoor for the night. Water the saguaro every 10 to 14 days. The soil should dry out completely before you need to water again. Check the soil to 4 inches deep with your fingers. If you feel even a slight bit of moisture, wait a few days to water. A good a mixture of cactus soil and peat moss, provided with good drainage, is most apt for your saguaro.