Crested Saguaro
Carnegiea gigantea f. cristate
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Carnegiea (kar-neg-GEE-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | gigantea f. cristate |
| Synonym: | Cereus giganteus f. cristate |
| Synonym: | Pilocereus giganteus f. cristate |
| Synonym: | Pilocereus engelmanii f. cristate |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Foliage Color:
Height:
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona
Queen Creek, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona (2 reports)
Gardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.
