Wordless Wednesday: Hands Up, Pants Down!

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.