Carnegiea gigantea, commonly called the saguaro cactus, is a large species of cacti in the family Cactaceae native to the Sonoran desert that can grow upwards of 50 feet tall. C. gigantea have long lifespans, oftentimes exceeding 200 years old and are considered to be a keystone species because they provide food and shelter for a large number of desert animals. Humans also use the cactus fruits as food and the ribs of the stems for building materials. Wood can be hard to come by in the Sonoran desert. The saguaro cactus is a popular image in Mexican culture. C. gigantea usually grows as a solitary stem for 75 to 100 years before producing branches. USDA hardiness zones 8a through 11a.
Plant the Carnegiea gigantea seeds ⅛ inch deep into a well draining potting soil mix. Keep the soil moist, but not soaking wet, and keep between 70°F to 80°F for best results. Keeping humidity high can improve germination, so covering the pot with plastic wrap or a humidity dome can be helpful. Germination typically takes 3 to 14 days to occur. Even with optimal conditions, germination may be slow and sporadic.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING DISCLAIMER:
All packages will be shipped with basic customs information such as; HS codes, VAT numbers, and properly labeled contents. Unfortunately, The Garden of Set is unable to provide phytosanitary certificates for orders at this time. It is the buyer’s responsibility to know local laws regarding the import of plants, seeds, and plant products into their country. It is also up to the buyer to provide any other customs forms or information required to import plants into their country. If packages get stopped by customs, The Garden of Set will not be able to provide a refund for the purchase. Most of the time packages make it to their destinations just fine, this is for the small minority of packages that get stopped without having all the proper customs information required by the country of import. Purchase at your own discretion.