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Wordless Wednesday: Hands Up, Pants Down!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with KGC Properties LLC, Tucson Property Management & Real Estate

Arizona cactus come in all shapes, sizes and positions - especially the Saguaro Cactus.  Though most cactus at this stage of "falling apart" are usually laying on the ground - this one was still standing - and looked to me like it might be giving up the standing upright fight!

Facts About The Saguaro Cactus (from the Arizona Desert Museum):

Saguaros are found exclusively in the Sonoran Desert.  

Life Span

With the right growing conditions, it is estimated that saguaros can live to be as much as 150-200 years old.

Size

Saguaro grow slow! One that is 2 inches tall could have taken 10 years to grow that length. Saguaro grow somewhere between 40-60 feet tall and when the saguaro is fully hydrated it can weigh between 3200-4800 pounds.

Other-facts

  • Most of the saguaros roots are only 4-6 inches deep and radiate out as far from the plant as it is tall. 

  • After the saguaro dies, the woody ribs can be used to build roofs, fences, and parts of furniture. 

 

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Comments (7)

Malcolm Johnston
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON
Trenton Real Estate

Those are some interesting facts about the saguaros cactus Gabrielle, I never knew that they could get so old.

Aug 15, 2012 06:04 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Hi Gab..... that's a bit of information I would never have guessed... got your email.....thanks....

Aug 15, 2012 06:16 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Gabrielle,

What an interesting blog.  The cactus in the photo does look mighty tired and I also didn't know the history of the saguaros cactus. Thanks for posting

Aug 15, 2012 07:51 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Wow those are some strange looking plants.  Loved the title too.

Aug 15, 2012 09:03 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Gabrielle

Thanks for sharing the information on the Saguaro Cactus.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Aug 15, 2012 11:57 AM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Always nice to brush up on my Cati knowledge, thanks for sharing and a great local post as well.

Aug 15, 2012 01:33 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Gabrielle interesting tree, cati or whatever category it fall into.  If you happen to com across one that has been harvested get a pictue and post it please.  I would like to  see it.

Aug 15, 2012 06:47 PM