Did you know? The Sonoran Desert is the only place in the world where saguaro cacti grow! 🌵 Here are some other fun facts about this Scottsdale desert staple: 💪 It can take 50-70 years for a saguaro to grow their first arm 🏢 They can grow up to 50 feet tall (that’s a three-story building!) ☀️ Their spines not only protect them from animals, but also the sun 🪺 Nest holes in saguaros are typically made by Gila woodpeckers 🌼 The white blossom of the saguaro is the state flower of Arizona What other fun facts about saguaros do you know? Tell us in the comments below! ⬇️ #nationalcactusday #sonoran #sonorandesert #desertcactus #saguaro #saguaros #saguarocactus #arizona #scottsdale #scottsdaleaz #scottsdalearizona #experiencescottsdale