Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-14
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
Carnegiea gigantea
Common Name
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
Saguaro
In German
Avocado
Saguaro
In Spanish
Aguacate
Saguaro
In Greek
Αβοκάντο
Saguaro
In Portuguese
Abacate
Saguaro
In Polish
Awokado
Saguaro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lauraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Avocado and Saguaro
Wondering what are the properties of Avocado and Saguaro? We provide you with everything About Avocado and Saguaro. Avocado doesn't have thorns and Saguaro doesn't have thorns. Also Avocado does not have fragrant flowers. Avocado has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Saguaro has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Avocado and Saguaro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Avocado and Saguaro
Season and care of Avocado and Saguaro is important to know. While considering everything about Avocado and Saguaro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saguaro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saguaro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saguaro is Neutral.
Avocado and Saguaro Physical Information
Avocado and Saguaro physical information is very important for comparison. Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Saguaro height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Avocado and Saguaro are as follows:
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Saguaro flower color: White and Green
- Saguaro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Avocado and Saguaro
Care of Avocado and Saguaro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saguaro pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saguaro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.