Destination: Forever Ranch & Gardens

Saguaro Cacti

We sell saguaro cacti, ranging from seedlings and juveniles up to mature plants requiring a large trailer with specialized hydraulic equipment to transplant. Most plants smaller than 3 feet tall can be shipped, and anything larger needs to be delivered or picked up.

The plants under 3 feet tall were nursery-grown, sown in 1997, making them about 24 years old in the year 2021. Being nursery-grown means that the plants are larger than average for their height, especially the ones in the wild that must endure desert heat and drought while running a gauntlet of predatory insects and rodents for years on end prior to reaching this size. The spines are dense and long, and the body of the plant is heavier and thicker than the norm for wild ones of similar stature.

Saguaros larger than 3 feet tall are generally wild-salvaged, or originate from cultivated landscapes from owners who no longer want them or are unable to keep them for some reason. Plants from 3 to 7 feet tall can still be moved by hand, although they are far too weighty to ship. Ones taller than 8 feet must be moved using specialized hydraulic equipment and padded cradles, due to the combination of weight and fragility. The larger the plant, the more complex the move, and the greater the cost.

If you think you are interested in possibly purchasing a saguaro cactus of any size, please contact General Manager Jan Emming. When you write, let us know your situation, what size you are most interested in, how many you are considering getting, and the city or town you live in so that we can estimate a shipping cost to you. We typically ship FedEx Ground once every 1-2 weeks, given our distance from the nearest city of 50 miles.

Payment: cash, check, money order, Venmo, PayPal or Zelle. There is no order form on this website, since maintaining a current and accurate inventory and automatic ordering list would be prohibitively time-consuming. Email Jan or call him to discuss your needs in person. Once we have determined what you need and that we can help you, we will arrange payment via one of the methods above.

Saguaro Cactus For Sale:

• 6-inch tall plant - $25.00
• 12-inch tall plant - $60.00
• 18-inch tall plant - $125.00
• 24-inch tall plant - $180.00
• 3' to 7' tall plants - $100/ft, manual transplanting typically possible
• 8' to 20' tall plants - $110/ft, including length of arms (if applicable), mechanized transplanting required, plus possible delivery fee based upon distance driven

Saguaro Cactus Seeds For Sale:

• packet (100-150 seeds) $5.00
• 1/4 oz (1000+ seeds) $20.00
• 1/2 oz (2000+ seeds) $30.00
• 1 oz (4000+ seeds) $40.00
• 3 oz (12,000+ seeds) $100.00
• 6 oz (30,000+ seeds) $180.00
• 1 lb (70,000+ seeds) $350.00