Saguaro cactus
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| Scientific name | Carnegiea gigantea |
| Name | Saguaro cactus |
| Watering | Once per week and keep moist |
| Pests | Spider mites, mealybugs, scale and thrips |
| Pet friendliness | Toxic to pets and humans |
| Light | Bright, indirect light |
| Temperature | 18-24 °C |
| Humidity | 50-60% mist if needed |
| Pot requirement | Good drainage and repot every 1-2 years |
| Plant height | Up to 90 cm |
| Potting mix | Potting soil / Red soil / Manure / Perlite |
| Nutrition | Apply manure for first 15 days and NPK for next 15 days |
| Pruning & training | Remove dead and diseased leaves with sterile shears |
| Common color & season | N/A |
| Description | Saguaro, (Carnegiea gigantea), also spelled sahuaro, large cactus species (family Cactaceae), native to Mexico and to Arizona and California in the United States. The plants provide protective nesting sites for many species of desert birds, and the flowers are an important source of nectar for pollinating birds, insects, and bats. |
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| Choose Height | 30cm-45cm, 50cm-60cm, 60cm-90cm |
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