Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Carnegiea gigantea
-
Habitat
Desert
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs small amount of water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Birds, pollinators
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Carnegiea gigantea
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Saguaro
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Saguaro
pinkroot
In German
Saguaro
Spigelia
In French
Saguaro
Spigelia
In Spanish
Saguaro
Spigelia
In Greek
Saguaro
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Saguaro
Spigelia
In Polish
Saguaro
Spigelia
In Latin
Saguaro
Spigelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Saguaro and Pinkroot
Season and care of Saguaro and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Saguaro and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saguaro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saguaro is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saguaro is Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saguaro and Pinkroot Physical Information
Saguaro and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Saguaro height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Saguaro and Pinkroot are as follows:
Saguaro flower color: White and Green
Saguaro leaf color:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Saguaro and Pinkroot
Care of Saguaro and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saguaro pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saguaro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.