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Carnegia gigantea The Saguaro cactus is an icon of the American Southwest, occurring naturally in the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona, California and in northwestern Mexico. These beautiful plants are long lived giants, averaging 40 feet tall and living for over 150 years. The largest recorded measured a towering 78 feet tall! These plants are easy to grow and will live for decades with very little maintenance! Outside of the desert, the saguaro can easily grown in containers. However, it will take a long period of time to show true growth when cultivated inside. In a small pot, combine a mix of equal parts sand, peat moss, turf soil and garden loam. Make several 1/8" deep holes 1" apart and place a seed in each hole and cover the seeds lightly with soil. Cover the pot with plastic wrap and poke several holes so the plants can breathe. Place the pot on a windowsill or other well lit space, but not in sustained direct sunlight. Sprinkle with water every 10 days, but do NOT over-water, the seeds will do best with being lightly moistened. In 4-6 weeks you can remove the wrap. When your seedlings have broken the surface, you can water them once a month and expect them to grow very slowly, about an inch a year. When they are big enough, separate them into their own pots. Taken care of properly, these plants will give a lifetime of enjoyment!