Cacti & Agave

Cacti represent a truly native look to Arizona. If you're looking to give your landscape the classic desert feeling, or simply looking for something native to the area that you know will look and grow great, Cacti are a fantastic choice. Cacti usually require very little maintenance or watering and are ideal for new Arizona landscapers.
Saguaro are available & in-stock! - due to state restrictions, please contact us here for ordering information.

Cholla

Opuntia varieties
Many species of Cholla are found in the desert Southwest. We take pride to find and stock the most attractive and unique specimens available in Arizona.
Cholla details.

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Queen Victoria

Agave victoriana
The Queen Victoria Agave form a well rounded symmetrical cluster of uniform leaves that look fantastic in any desert landscape, especially when planted in rows.
Queen Victoria details

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Century Plant

Agave americana
One of the largest available Agave, Century Plants grow a pup cluster of large blue-green leaves forming at the base of the plant that's ideal for open areas.
Century Plant details.

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Variegated Century Plant 

Cercidium-parkinsonia hybrid
Variegated Century Plants have the share the same growing traits with other Century Plants, but boast a yellow to cream white marginal variegation along the leaves.
Variegated Century Plant details

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Weber's Century Plant

Agave weberii
A moderate grower with wide light green to blue colored leaves, this Agave has no thorns along the side of its leaves and has a longer weeping appearance.
Weber's Century Plant details.

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Murphy's Agave

Agave murphyii
Murphy's Agave is a slow growing Agave with blue-green to yellow leaves that form an upright rosette. Native to Arizona and Mexico, this Agave loves the sun.
Murphy's Agave details

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Parry's Agave

Agave Parryii
Native to the Southwestern US, Parry's Agave grows a series of well structured layers of blue-green spade shaped leaves, and is generally used for smaller sized applications.
Parry's Agave details

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Golden Barrel Cactus

Echinocactus grusonii
Golden Barrel Cactus are a unique barrel shaped cactus covered in long spines along the evenly spaced ridges. Blooms with large golden-yellow flowers out of the top of the plant.  
Golden Barrel Cactus details

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Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus wislizeni
Fishhook Barrel Cactus are named such for the long, curved thorns that cover the length of the cactus' ridges. Displays an orange-yellow bloom in spring.
Fishhook Barrel Cactus details

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Totem Pole Cactus

Pachycereus schottii f. monstrosus
Thornless and smooth to the touch, this cactus grows long stems with a bumpy structure unique to each plant specimen.
Totem Pole Cactus details

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Mexican Fence Post

Chiltalpa tashkinensis
Native to Mexico, this post-style Cactus grows multiple long stems straight from the base. Small pink flowers will form along the cacti's ridges for added spring color.
Mexican Fence Post details

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Old Man Cactus

Cephalocereus senilis
It's easy to see where this cactus gets its name. The Old Man Cactus is covered in a web of white hair that really makes them stand out from the rest of your landscape. 
Old Man Cactus details

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Argentine Toothpick

Stetsonia coryneNative to Argentina and Bolivia, this cactus forms arms from the main stem covered in long, sharp "toothpick" style thorns holding a great classic cactus look. 
Argentine Toothpick details

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Hecules Aloe

Aloe barberae
Hercules Aloe grow to be quite large - up to 15 feet - and due to the leaves' red/bronze tint, a great way to add a splash a color to your desert landscape.   
Hercules Aloe details

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Aloe Vera

Aloe barbadensisAloe Vera is commonly known for its many medicinal uses, but it's also a fantastic specimen of native desert life that looks right at home in many landscapes.
Aloe Vera details 

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Sticks of Fire

Euphorbia tirucalli Fast becoming one of our most popular varieties, Sticks of Fire have an amazing coral structure and natural color, turning a bright fiery red in the winter.
Sticks of Fire details

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Beaver Tail Prickly Pear

Opuntia basilarisBeaver Tail Prickly Pear Cactus are named for the paddle-shaped leaves that have a light purple tint to them. Spring brings an abundant pink bloom followed by yellow cactus fruit.
Beaver Tail Prickly Pear details

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Prickly Pear Cactus

Prickly Pear Cactus are what most of the world thinks of when they hear "cactus". The classic shape and color of the Prickly Pear will bring an undoubtedly Arizonan touch to your landscape.
Prickly Pear Cactus details.

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Indian Fig Prickly Pear

Indian Fig Prickly Pear grow over a wide area, around 10 feet, and are suitable for wider coverage. Ideal for security screens and property borders, they produce large purple fruit on each leaf.
Indian Fig Prickly Pear details.

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Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear

Opuntia engelmannii 
Named for the long, large spade-shaped structure of its leaves, the Cow's Tongue has similar growth habits to the Prickly Pear with a much different presentation.
Cow's Tongue details

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Cardon Grande Cactus

Trichocereus tersheckii
Closely resembling the mighty Saguaro, the Cardon Grande Cactus grows multiple arms out of the primary stem, blooming large white flowers out of the top of the structure during the summer months.
Cardon Grande Cactus details.

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Yucca Pendula

Yucca Pendula grows large blue-green leaves with a lighter structure allowing them to weep, giving this plant a graceful appearance that's welcome in almost any landscape.
Yucca Pendula details

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Other species available

Aside from our usual selection, we often have unique and hard to find species of cacti that no one else in town carries. Due to high demand, some species may have limited availability, so please contact your nearest location or call 602-938-6666 for our current inventory. Chances are if you want to plant it, we have it!

• Arizona Organ Pipe
• Cereus Peruviana
• Compass Barrel Cactus

• Spanish Dagger Yucca
• Argentine Giant
• Rough Leafed Agave

• Hedgehog Cactus
• San Pedro Cactus
  
• Agave Americana