Where can you find Organ Pipe Cactus?

Organ-pipe cactus is characteristic of warmer rocky parts of the Sonoran Desert in Baja California, Sonora (Mexico), and southern Arizona.

What is Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument famous for?

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument was established to protect the rare organ pipe cactus and 27 other cacti species, as well as 550 species of vascular plants, and more than 200 species of birds and other animals, many of which are unique to this area.

How much does an organ pipe cactus cost?

Entrance fees at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument south of Ajo will more than double beginning June 1 — from the current fee of $12 per vehicle to $25.

Are Organ Pipe Cactus protected in Arizona?

In Arizona, cactus rustling — stealing or killing the state’s iconic saguaros — is a felony. It’s illegal to shoot or deface the iconic cactuses or to remove them from parks, where the slow-growing succulents can reach more than 60 feet and live up to 200 years.

Where are the organ pipe cactus in Arizona?

This land is part of the National Park Service and is called the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The monument is located in southwestern Arizona, near the small town of Ajo. There, the organ pipe cactus typically grows on southern-facing, rocky hillsides where it receives lots of sun.

What to expect at organ pipe cactus National Monument?

The sights and sounds of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, an International Biosphere Reserve, reveal a thriving community of plants and animals. Human stories echo throughout this desert preserve, chronicling thousands of years of desert living. A scenic drive, wilderness hike or a night…

Is the organ pipe cactus a biosphere reserve?

Look again. The sights and sounds of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, an International Biosphere Reserve, reveal a thriving community of plants and animals. Human stories echo throughout this desert preserve, chronicling thousands of years of desert living.

Can a organ pipe cactus grow without a plant?

To prevent the cutting from rotting, do not add too much water. I have had good success by waiting a week, then lightly watering. In the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, many of the organ pipe cacti can grow without a nurse plant. Many times, other cacti like the saguaro will begin their first years growing underneath a nurse plant.