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South American Saguaro

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The South American saguaro or Echinopsis terscheckii is a columnar cactus native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. Commonly called the South American saguaro because the growth habit closely resembles the growth habit of the Saguaro, Carnegia gigantea, that thrives in the Sonoran desert in the American Southwest.

In its native habitiat the South American saguaro thrives in arid regions at altitudes between 6,000 and 10,500 feet. The South American Saguaro is hardy in USDA zones 8a to 11, meaning they can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°F for short durations of time.

Mature size can vary, but the South American saguaro cactus is known to reach impressive heights, often exceeding 20 feet with multiple arms. They have a cylindrical shape with ribbed surfaces, adorned with large spines. Keep in mind that the growth rate depends on various factors, including environmental conditions and care.

The South American saguaro will develop arms much sooner than the true Saguaro of the American Southwest. The South American saguaro can start developing arms as small as five feet tall. The cold tolerance of the South American saguaro, along with early arm growth, makes it a stunner in the landscape in suitable environments. The South American saguaro is also perfectly happy in a pot on your patio or next to a bright window.

Our shipping process guarantees your South American saguaro cactus will come to you in pristine condition and wrapped in a way that makes planting easy!

Columnar Cacti design and application suggestions:

Columnar cacti are impactful and dramatic. Frame an entryway, put one in an office corner that is just screaming for something interesting or if you are lucky to live in a suitable outdoor environment, install a few columnar cacti in the landscape for dramatic effect. Our columnar cacti are equally happy in a decorative pot or planted in the ground.

Our columnar cacti offer you different colors and growth forms. The totem pole and curiosity cacti have very interesting growth habits. The Mexican fence postperuvian appleorgan pipe, saguaro and senita offer elegance and presence. The curiosity cactisilver and golden torch offer splashes of color to integrate with your space.

Columnar Cacti design and application suggestions:

Columnar cacti are impactful and dramatic. Frame an entryway, put one in an office corner that is just screaming for something interesting or if you are lucky to live in a suitable outdoor environment, install a few columnar cacti in the landscape for dramatic effect. Our columnar cacti are equally happy in a decorative pot or planted in the ground.

Our columnar cacti offer you different colors and growth forms. The totem pole and curiosity cacti have very interesting growth habits. The Mexican fence postperuvian appleorgan pipe, saguaro and senita offer elegance and presence. The curiosity cactisilver and golden torch offer splashes of color to integrate with your space.

Why purchase our Columnar Cacti?

Our columnar cacti are grown in their native habitat right here in Southern Arizona. Raised outdoors with just the right amount of water and fertilizer, they come to you in their natural form. These plants do not come to you from a greenhouse. They are already hardy to whatever growing conditions you have to offer. Our columnar cacti present the same appearance as you will find them in their native habitats.

If you want to plant them in a container for a sunroom, patio or window planter, great! If you want to take your columnar cacti and plant them in the ground, also great! No acclimation needed. Our plants are ready to go!

Reliable packaging and shipping

We strive to offer the most healthy cacti and succulents you can find anywhere that are shipped right to your door. Our plants are professionally packaged with expertise honed by shipping amazing plants to customers like you for over 20 years. Our packaging process ensures a bare minimum of damaged orders. All of our plants are wrapped in bubble wrap and tape, which should not be taken off until your plant is in its final home. The bubble wrap offers you and the plant additional protection while planting. All of our plants are shipped bare root.

Reliable packaging and shipping

We strive to offer the most healthy cacti and succulents you can find anywhere that are shipped right to your door. Our plants are professionally packaged with expertise honed by shipping amazing plants to customers like you for over 20 years. Our packaging process ensures a bare minimum of damaged orders. All of our plants are wrapped in bubble wrap and tape, which should not be taken off until your plant is in its final home. The bubble wrap offers you and the plant additional protection while planting. All of our plants are shipped bare root.

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Elsie Shields
We love our cactus!

Cactus outlet answered my email inquiring what cactus would be best in our climate, 8b. We ordered two and loved them so much we ordered a third. They came perfectly wrapped and easy to plant, loved the detailed instructions. We have started our rock garden and hope to order more. Thank you!!

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Kathryn Jones
South American Saguaro

Love the South American Saguaro! Packaged nicely, instructions were straightforward, and it looks lovely on our deck in a large pot.

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Paul Haferling

That is one big mama of a plant, LOL. Yes, it looks perfect in the nice pot I have for it. I don't want to put it in the ground, I am in South Florida and it is rainy season in two months. All my 20 cactus in the ground are doing great. A couple have gotten mushy and I make a cutting a pot them. I love this cactus hobby thanks for always being there You guys really care

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Austin Baier
Exactly what I wanted

I received my cactus quickly and exactly as I expected. I called prior to ordering and they were extremely helpful and responsive.

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Tom
South American Saguaro

Awesome cactus. Larger than expected. Always incredibly grate packaging.

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