For all you folk who love sunset pictures, this is your post. We had dinner with some friends whose back yard backs right onto Saguaro National Park. The sky had just enough clouds in it to make for some startling colors. There are also a picture or two of cacti because after all, we are in the desert, and an interesting insect that wanted to join us.
Not a lot to talk about, just a wonderful dinner and a great sky show.
Tomorrow, we are going to the Sonoran Desert Museum and then we’ve hired an Astronomer to set up his big telescope and let us explore the sky! There might be another big event that evening but I don’t want to jinx anything….
Well, that’s about it.
TTFN
Awesome sunset! How old do seguaro have to be to get arms? Inquiring minds want to know
Well, I did a quick google and here is the answer to your question: By 95-100 years in age, a saguaro cactus can reach a height of 15-16 feet, and could start to produce its first arm. By 200 years old, the saguaro cactus has reached its full height, reaching upwards of 45 feet tall. Some saguaros have been seen with dozens of arms, while other cactus never produce a single one.
Hope all is well with you and everyone.