Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Cactus
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-12
Sunset Zone
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
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, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
YUCCA brevifolia
Carnegiea gigantea
Common Name
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
Saguaro
In Hindi
Joshua Tree
Saguaro
In German
Joshua Tree
Saguaro
In French
Joshua Tree
Saguaro
In Spanish
Árbol de Joshua
Saguaro
In Greek
Joshua Tree
Saguaro
In Portuguese
Joshua Tree
Saguaro
In Polish
Joshua Tree
Saguaro
In Latin
Joshua ligno
Saguaro
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Joshua Tree and Saguaro
Wondering what are the properties of Joshua Tree and Saguaro? We provide you with everything About Joshua Tree and Saguaro. Joshua Tree has thorns and Saguaro doesn't have thorns. Also Joshua Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Joshua Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available and Saguaro has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Joshua Tree and Saguaro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Joshua Tree and Saguaro
Season and care of Joshua Tree and Saguaro is important to know. While considering everything about Joshua Tree and Saguaro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saguaro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand and for Saguaro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saguaro is Neutral.
Joshua Tree and Saguaro Physical Information
Joshua Tree and Saguaro physical information is very important for comparison. Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Saguaro height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Joshua Tree and Saguaro are as follows:
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Saguaro flower color: White and Green
- Saguaro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Joshua Tree and Saguaro
Care of Joshua Tree and Saguaro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree 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.
