Saguaro Cactus of the American West

Below are facts about the Saguaro Cactus. We have also pictures of the Saguaro Cactus. Saguaro Cactus of the American West has tough leathery skins to keep them water tight because the Saguaro Cacti do need quite a bit of water to survive. The good news is Saguaro Cactus can store a large amount of water. The Saguaro Cactus is the largest cactus in the US. Most Saguaro Cacti reach 12 meters tall and easily live 200 years.

Picture of the Saguaro Catus and Saguaro Cacti

Saguaro Cacti showing their spines instead of leaves

Since water is important to the survival of the Saguaro Catus, Saguaro Cacti have spines instead of leaves which help reduce water loss and also protect the Saguaro Cacti.