Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
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 Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
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 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
Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Bees, Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for making soaps
Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Agave lechuguilla
Carnegiea gigantea
Common Name
lechuguilla
Saguaro
In Hindi
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Saguaro
In German
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In French
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In Spanish
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In Greek
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In Portuguese
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In Polish
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In Latin
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Saguaro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lechuguilla and Saguaro
Wondering what are the properties of Lechuguilla and Saguaro? We provide you with everything About Lechuguilla and Saguaro. Lechuguilla has thorns and Saguaro doesn't have thorns. Also Lechuguilla does not have fragrant flowers. Lechuguilla 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 Lechuguilla and Saguaro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lechuguilla and Saguaro
Season and care of Lechuguilla and Saguaro is important to know. While considering everything about Lechuguilla and Saguaro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lechuguilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saguaro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lechuguilla is Loam, Sand and for Saguaro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lechuguilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saguaro is Neutral.
Lechuguilla and Saguaro Physical Information
Lechuguilla and Saguaro physical information is very important for comparison. Lechuguilla height is 5.10 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Saguaro height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lechuguilla and Saguaro are as follows:
Lechuguilla flower color: Yellow
Lechuguilla leaf color: Green
Saguaro flower color: White and Green
- Saguaro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lechuguilla and Saguaro
Care of Lechuguilla and Saguaro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lechuguilla pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saguaro pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lechuguilla 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.