Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
Carnegiea gigantea
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Saguaro
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Saguaro
In German
Osage Orange
Saguaro
In French
Osage orange
Saguaro
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Saguaro
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Saguaro
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Saguaro
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Saguaro
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Saguaro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Moreae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Osage Orange and Saguaro
Wondering what are the properties of Osage Orange and Saguaro? We provide you with everything About Osage Orange and Saguaro. Osage Orange has thorns and Saguaro doesn't have thorns. Also Osage Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Osage Orange has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Saguaro has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Osage Orange and Saguaro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Saguaro
Season and care of Osage Orange and Saguaro is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Saguaro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saguaro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Saguaro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saguaro is Neutral.
Osage Orange and Saguaro Physical Information
Osage Orange and Saguaro physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Saguaro height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Saguaro are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Saguaro flower color: White and Green
- Saguaro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Osage Orange and Saguaro
Care of Osage Orange and Saguaro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange 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.