Saguaro Cactus
NameSaguaro Cactus
Species NameCarnegiea gigantea
Common NameSaguaro
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)80
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featurescolumnar, spiny, ribbed, succulent
Foliage Typesucculent stem
Height (cm)1200
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesIconic columnar cactus of the Sonoran Desert, known for its large size, ribbed stems, and white nocturnal flowers. This specimen shows multiple arms and is actively flowering.
Description
This specimen is a mature Saguaro cactus, a large tree-like columnar cactus native to the Sonoran Desert. It is currently in bloom, displaying white flowers and numerous flower buds near the apex of its arms. This is a wild specimen, not a cultivated bonsai.
