http://arizonaoddities.com/2010/01/frequently-asked-questions-about-saguaros/ Fri, 18 May 2012 16:21:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://arizonaoddities.com/2010/01/frequently-asked-questions-about-saguaros/comment-page-1/#comment-643 Chris Varner Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:08:36 +0000 http://arizonaoddities.com/?p=648#comment-643 The arms on the saguaro cactus are for balance, as I'm sure you know they do not have a deep root structure. Even the slightest tilt caused from the wind or erosion will also cause a new arm to start growing. The arms on the saguaro cactus are for balance, as I’m sure you know they do not have a deep root structure. Even the slightest tilt caused from the wind or erosion will also cause a new arm to start growing.

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