Sometime it can take several years. A minumum height of 5ft to 6 ft most will sproat an arm. One way to produce side growth in a short 2-3 months is to top cut the main stem then lateral growth with bu pushed.
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In a way, A saguaro is usually at least 40 years old before it starts sprouting arms.
Although some Saguaro cacti never grow arms, those that grow arms do so between the ages of 50 to 100 years. The size of this cacti and the number of arms is due to factors, such as soil and rainfall. Saguaro cacti grow in the Sonoran Desert of the United States.
There is no desert named the Saguaro Desert. However the saguaro cactus lives primarily in the Sonoran Desert.
Saguaro cactus arms fall off due to damage, disease, or old age. This can impact the cactus by reducing its ability to photosynthesize, reproduce, and store water, ultimately affecting its overall health and survival.
The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) does not have traditional leaves like many other plants. Instead, it has a thick, waxy skin that helps reduce water loss and spines that serve to deter herbivores and provide some shade. The spines are modified leaves, and the saguaro's structure, which includes ribbed arms, allows it to expand and store water during periods of rainfall.
Yes, multiple arms on a Saguaro cactus signify maturity and health. While they can start growing arms at around 50-70 years of age, the number of arms can also be influenced by environmental factors, such as water availability and sunlight. Generally, more arms can indicate a longer life and better growing conditions, as it takes significant energy for the cactus to develop them. However, each individual cactus can have a unique growth pattern.
No large animals that I am aware of eat the saguaro. The prickly pear cactus is usually the choice for many animals.
yes it has many seeds
100 years
There are saguaro cacti that live in the desert but there is no Saguaro Desert.
No, the saguaro is a cactus that lives in a desert.