Barrel Cactus – Ferocactus spp.

SR# Characteristic Description 1 Size 2 to 10 feet tall, depending on species. 2 Appearance Rounded, cylindrical shape with ribs and spines. 3 Spines Long, curved, sharp spines, typically golden or reddish. 4 Flowers Bright yellow, orange, or red flowers, often at the top. 5 Fruits Small, red or yellow fruits, often covered with spines. […]

Prickly Pear Cactus – Opuntia spp

SR# Characteristic Description 1 Size 3 to 10 feet tall. 2 Appearance Shrub-like with flat pads. 3 Spines Large spines or glochids. 4 Flowers Yellow, orange, or red blooms. 5 Fruits Red, yellow, or purple, edible. 6 Root System Shallow, wide-spread roots. 7 Lifespan 20-30 years. 8 Habitat Arid deserts and grasslands. 9 Water Storage […]

Saguaro Cactus – Carnegiea Gigantea

SR# Characteristic Description 1 Size Up to 40-60 feet tall. 2 Appearance Tall, tree-like with arms. 3 Spines Long, white spines. 4 Flowers White, large, bloom at night. 5 Fruits Red, fleshy, edible. 6 Root System Shallow, wide-spread roots. 7 Lifespan Can live 150-200 years. 8 Habitat Desert regions, prefers dry, hot areas. 9 Water […]