Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Carnegiea gigantea
-
Habitat
Desert
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs small amount of water
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Carnegiea gigantea
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Saguaro
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Saguaro
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Saguaro
Kracher penstemon
In French
Saguaro
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Saguaro
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Saguaro
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Saguaro
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Saguaro
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Saguaro
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Carnegiea
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Saguaro and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Saguaro and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Saguaro and Firecracker Penstemon. Saguaro has thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Saguaro does not have fragrant flowers. Saguaro has allergic reactions like and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like . 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 Saguaro and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saguaro and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Saguaro and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Saguaro and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saguaro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saguaro is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saguaro is Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Saguaro and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Saguaro and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Saguaro height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Saguaro and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Care of Saguaro and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Saguaro and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saguaro pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Saguaro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.