The saguaro cactus is a distinctive icon of the American Southwest ... and spread out as wide as the cactus is tall to maximize the plants’ ability to collect water during the winter and summer rains.

The Saguaro Obsession Is Real ... As expected they’re mostly made up of water (between 75% – 90%!). There is also a sponge-like tissue throughout the inside to hold the water in place.

Local plant experts don’t know what is causing some Saguaros to snap like a twig after some cactuses lost arms or fell apart ...

Winter rain, while generally light, plays a crucial role in the park’s ecosystem, providing much-needed water for the iconic ...