Gironagi Cactus

The Titan of Sonoran Deserts! 🌵

This Mexican columnar cactus (Stenocereus alamosensis) stuns with:
• Towering blue-green stems (15-25 ft mature height) 📏
• Golden radial spines that glow in sunset light 🌅
• Night-blooming white flowers followed by red fruit 🌙🍒

Why Cactus Collectors Covet It:

✅ Rapid Growth – Adds 1-2 ft per year in ground 🚀
✅ Extreme Drought Tolerance – Survives months without water ☀️
✅ Wildlife Haven – Bats pollinate flowers, birds eat fruit 🦇🐦
✅ Architectural Drama – Makes stunning living fence

Desert-Tested Care:

• Climate: Zones 9b-11 (protect below 25°F) ❄️
• Light: Full sun required (minimum 8 hours) ☀️
• Soil: Pure pumice/grit mix for pots ⚡
• Pro Tip: Plant at angle for wind resistance 💨

🏡 Perfect For:
• Xeriscape focal points
• Modern desert landscaping
• Security planting (dense spines) 🔒
• Ethnobotanical gardens

📦 Includes:
• 12-18″ rooted cutting
• “Desert Giant” care guide
• Protective handling gloves

⚠️ Note: Spines are extremely sharp – handle with care

Key Features:

1. Size Impact – Emphasizes rapid vertical growth

2. Ecological Role – Wildlife interactions highlighted

3. Safety Note – Spine handling warning

4. Design Versatility – Security/landscape uses

5. Cultural Context – Mexican origin story