Giant

by Lyuba Filatova

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Giant

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Lyuba Filatova

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The saguaro cactus is the largest cactus in the United States, and will normally reach heights of 40 feet tall. The saguaro cactus grows as a column at a very slow rate, with all growth occurring at the tip, or top of the cactus. It can take 10 years for a saguaro cactus to reach 1 inch in height. By 70 years of age, a saguaro cactus can reach 6 and a half feet tall, and will finally start to produce their first flowers. By 95-100 years in age, a saguaro cactus can reach a height of 15-16 feet, and could start to produce its first arm. By 200 years old, the saguaro cactus has reached its full height, reaching upwards of 45 feet tall. Saguaros are found exclusively in the Sonoran Desert. The saguaro cactus is a master of desert survival. Every aspect of this plant is specifically designed to thrive in the sometimes harsh Sonoran Desert. The most important factors for growth are water and temperature.

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August 6th, 2020

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