Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha

Neobuxmamia polylopha is commonly known as Golden Saguaro because of its cone shape, but other common names for this cactus are Golden Saguaro and Wax Cactus. This columnar plant goes dormant in winters and grows up to 20-40 ft in height. A native of Mexico, Neobuxmamia polylopha is of easy culture and belongs to the Cactaceae family.

Growth Rate

The growth rate of Neobuxmamia polylopha is fast.

Flowering

The flowers bloom in the Mid-spring to early fall in attractive Scarlet to a dark red shade.

Water and Feeding/Fertilizer

The Golden Saguaro Cone cactus needs an abundance of watering during the summer season. If possible, add fertilizer in a 6-6-18 ratio from time to time.

Soil

False Saguaro needs well-drained soil. This plant requires gritty and sharply draining soil mix to grow.

Hardiness

This cactus belongs to the hardiness zone of 9b to 11 and has a frost tolerance of -2° C (28.4° F).

Light

This plant needs full sunlight to grow properly. The outdoor place is a perfect spot to grow this cone cactus plant.

Propagation

Neobuxmamia polylopha cacti can be propagated easily from cuttings.

The Golden Saguaro or Neobuxmamia polylopha is a beautiful plant to have. If you don’t have much time for gardening, then this is the best cactus.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Late spring late summer
Bloom Season Late spring - early summer
Botanical Name Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Common Name Golden Saguaro
Common Name Golden Saguaro, Cone Cactus, Saguaro cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Scarlet (dark red)
Flower Color White
Genus Neobuxbaumia
Growth Habit Columnar
Growth Habit Cylindrical
Growth Rate Fast
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 11, 10
Hardiness Zone 9 11(USDA)
Mature Size 2040 ft. tall
Mature Size 50 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide
Native Area Central Mexico
Native Area Mexico (Arizona)
Plant Type Columnar cactus
Plant Type Flowering cactus
Propagation By cuttings, divisions
Propagation By seeds, cuttings
Resistance Drought tolerant, pest resistance, deer resistance, mild frost tolerant
Resistance Drought tolerant, pests resistance, disease resistance
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type specialized cactus potting mix
Soil Type specialized cactus potting soil
Special Features Branched cactus plant
Special Features Popular ornamental plant
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Mild toxic for humans, mild toxic for pets(Keep away from children)
Toxicity Safe for humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats
Watering Needs Low

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Golden Saguaro - Neobuxbaumia polylopha

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Height: 5"-7"
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Height: 11" - 13"
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Height: 14"-18"
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Please note: Our large plants are shipped bare root. They are also many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive healthy and looking great.

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Neobuxmamia polylopha is commonly known as Golden Saguaro because of its cone shape, but other common names for this cactus are Golden Saguaro and Wax Cactus. This columnar plant goes dormant in winters and grows up to 20-40 ft in height. A native of Mexico, Neobuxmamia polylopha is of easy culture and belongs to the Cactaceae family.

Growth Rate

The growth rate of Neobuxmamia polylopha is fast.

Flowering

The flowers bloom in the Mid-spring to early fall in attractive Scarlet to a dark red shade.

Water and Feeding/Fertilizer

The Golden Saguaro Cone cactus needs an abundance of watering during the summer season. If possible, add fertilizer in a 6-6-18 ratio from time to time.

Soil

False Saguaro needs well-drained soil. This plant requires gritty and sharply draining soil mix to grow.

Hardiness

This cactus belongs to the hardiness zone of 9b to 11 and has a frost tolerance of -2° C (28.4° F).

Light

This plant needs full sunlight to grow properly. The outdoor place is a perfect spot to grow this cone cactus plant.

Propagation

Neobuxmamia polylopha cacti can be propagated easily from cuttings.

The Golden Saguaro or Neobuxmamia polylopha is a beautiful plant to have. If you don’t have much time for gardening, then this is the best cactus.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Late spring late summer
Bloom Season Late spring - early summer
Botanical Name Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Common Name Golden Saguaro
Common Name Golden Saguaro, Cone Cactus, Saguaro cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Scarlet (dark red)
Flower Color White
Genus Neobuxbaumia
Growth Habit Columnar
Growth Habit Cylindrical
Growth Rate Fast
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 11, 10
Hardiness Zone 9 11(USDA)
Mature Size 2040 ft. tall
Mature Size 50 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide
Native Area Central Mexico
Native Area Mexico (Arizona)
Plant Type Columnar cactus
Plant Type Flowering cactus
Propagation By cuttings, divisions
Propagation By seeds, cuttings
Resistance Drought tolerant, pest resistance, deer resistance, mild frost tolerant
Resistance Drought tolerant, pests resistance, disease resistance
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type specialized cactus potting mix
Soil Type specialized cactus potting soil
Special Features Branched cactus plant
Special Features Popular ornamental plant
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Mild toxic for humans, mild toxic for pets(Keep away from children)
Toxicity Safe for humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats
Watering Needs Low

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