Carnegiea gigantea
SANGUARO CACTUS
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The giant saguaro cactus can survive in USDA hardiness zones 8-11, and temperatures as low as 23°F (-5°C)! This cactus is found in the Sonora desert, and is an iconic feature of the Wild West.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 8-11
Height: 12m, 40'
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 15
Obtain a container with holes in the bottom, to allow water to drain. Use a mix of 50:50 compost/soil and sand. Surface sow as light aids germination. Water the seeds in. Temperature 26°C (79F). A heat mat can be helpful. It is very important to keep the soil moist until germination, and do not let the soil dry until the plants are formed. Watering can be done from a bottom tray, as not to disturb the seeds. The seeds generally germinate in 2-7 weeks, with warmer temperatures towards the quicker end of that range.
Carnegiea gigantea
SANGUARO CACTUS
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The giant saguaro cactus can survive in USDA hardiness zones 8-11, and temperatures as low as 23°F (-5°C)! This cactus is found in the Sonora desert, and is an iconic feature of the Wild West.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 8-11
Height: 12m, 40'
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 15
Obtain a container with holes in the bottom, to allow water to drain. Use a mix of 50:50 compost/soil and sand. Surface sow as light aids germination. Water the seeds in. Temperature 26°C (79F). A heat mat can be helpful. It is very important to keep the soil moist until germination, and do not let the soil dry until the plants are formed. Watering can be done from a bottom tray, as not to disturb the seeds. The seeds generally germinate in 2-7 weeks, with warmer temperatures towards the quicker end of that range.