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The height depends upon the type of cactus. There in fact is quite a range in possible cactus heights. For example, a cactus plant may be tall, such as the 40 foot/12 meter giant saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea]. Or it may be small, such as the 2 inch/5 centimeter Ariocarpus fissuratus, which is one of the living rock or fossil cactus plants.
The tallest cactus is the cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei)of Mexico which grows to 63 feet or more in height.
17Wolf359 added: There are actually number of cactus taller and bigger that both C. gigantea and P. pringlei. The tallest reported cactus at over 80 feet is Pachycereus grandis. Pachycereus weberi, Backebergia militaris, Neobuxbaumia macrocephala, Trichcereus tersheckii and Neocardensia hertzogonia are all of similar size or larger than C. gigantea or P. pringlei.
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∙ 14y agoThe giant saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] can grow to at least 40 feet/2 meters. It can live for at least 100 years. But it won't flower until it's at least 40 years old. Its distinctive white flower is called a bat blossom.
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∙ 9y agoPachycereus pringlei, also known as Mexican giant cardon or elephant cactus, is a species of cactus native to northwestern Mexico. The record is 63 feet tall making it the tallest cactus in the world.
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∙ 12y agoA saguaro cactus can grow to be 50 whole feet tall,because of its large size it is home to many,many animals.
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∙ 8y agoThe cardon is the tallest cactus species in the world, with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m (63 ft), with a stout trunk up to 1 m (3.3 ft) in diameter bearing several erect branches.
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∙ 14y agoDepends what kind of cactus
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∙ 12y agovery tall :D
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∙ 13y ago15-25 feet
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What is another name for a tall cactus?
saguaro
Is a saguaro a cactus?
The saguaro cactus is the world's largest cactus species in the world.This cactus can grow over 50 feet tall and weigh over 2,000 pounds (907.185 kilograms)! It also has a lifespan of 150 years!Clarification:Actually, the cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) of Mexico is the largest cactus in the world. The tallest measured 63 feet, surpassing the saguaro.
What is the pronunciation of saguaro?
The pronunciation of "saguaro" is "seh-gwah-roh." It is a giant cactus that can grow up to 66 feet tall and produces reddish purple fruits.
How do you use saguaro in a sentence for an example?
The saguaro cactus is a particularly tall breed of cacti.
What is a tall cactus?
The giant saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] is an example of a tall cactus. It can grow as tall as 40 feet/2 meters. It's found in the southwestern United States of America and northwestern Mexico. The old man cactus [Cephalocereus senilis] is another example of a tall cactus. It can grow as tall as 5 feet/15.2 meters. It's found in central Mexico.
In what two states does the saguaro cactus grow naturally?
Arizona, California
Does a saguaro cactus have roots?
Yes, a saguaro cactus has roots.
How slow does a saguaro cactus grow per year?
Saguaro are very slow growing cactus. A 10 year old plant might only be 1.5 inches tall. Growth rate depends upon precipitation.
Where does a saguaro cactus find the space to grow?
If there is one thing the Sonoran Desert has it is lots of space. Space is not a problem for the saguaro.
Where can the sagauro cactus grow?
The saguaro cactus is a native of the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
How tall is a saguaro cactus when its fifty years old?
The saguaro growth depends on the amount of rainfall it receives so they grow faster in some areas than in others. At 50 years the cactus would probably be in the 10 to 15 foot range and not have grown an arm yet.
What is the difference between a barrel cactus and a saguaro?
ones tall and ones short
