This plant is shown in an 8" Pot
You are looking at the tallest cactus in the world. Pachycereus pringleite or saguaro cactus is also known as Mexican giant cardon or elephant cactus. Native to the region of Sonora Mexico.
An average mature cardon may reach a height of 10 metres (30 ft), but individuals as tall as 18 metres (60 ft) are known. It is a slow-growing plant with a lifespan measured in hundreds of years. Most adult cardon have several side branches that may be as massive as the trunk. The resulting tree may attain a weight of 25
This plant is shipped Bare root. Our specimen category are plants that are grown in different ways, some of them are grown in pots, some are grown in trays and other are grown directly in our fields, that is why we will ship them bare root. The pictures will not represent the way you will receive the plant. you will receive a very similar plant like the one shown in the pictures but it might not be the same plant.
| Blooming Season | May-june |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Mexican giant cardon |
| Dormancy | - |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | White |
| Frost Tolerance | -20°f |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Height | 10 metres (30 ft) |
| Origin | Sonora mexico |
| Scientific Name | False saguaro Cordon Pachycereus pringleite Specimen |
| Shape | Columnar |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
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United Statessaguaro sadness
received plant. nice size. shipped and package well. one problem with plant. bottom 3 inches around entire plant is blemish very bad. should not have been shipped in that condition.
United StatesFalse saguaro
Great looking plant.one of your best purchases
United Statesvery cool looking
i received my cactus in good condition it was rapped up very well, it was healthy and in good shape , very happy about this cactus, False saguaro, looks great .