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Ponderosa Cactus

1870 W Wetmore Rd

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4.4 ★ (30 Google reviews) · as of 2026-08-06

We don't hold a nursery/dealer licensing registry for AZ yet, so we have not checked whether this business is licensed. This is not a finding either way: it means our coverage doesn't reach this state, not that anything is wrong with this business.

Before you visit

Ponderosa Cactus is an independent business, not part of a chain we track. A listing does not show what is in stock. Call before you visit to check plants, sizes and availability.

We list 63 other places within 10 miles in Arizona, 42 of them independent. The closest in Arizona is Ponds, Plants & More, 0.6 mi away.

Our directory has 83 listings in Tucson. Compare them on the Tucson page.

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness zone
9b
Avg. minimum winter temp
25°F
Median frost dates
First ~Dec 2 · Last ~Feb 11

Frost dates: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, nearest station (TUCSON U OF A #1, AZ US, 1.9 km away) .

What's plantable right now

Based on this ZIP's median frost dates, last frost ~Feb 11, first frost ~Dec 2.

Start indoors now

  • Artichoke · 120–130 days to maturity

Planting-window sources: , Utah State University Cooperative Extension .

Planting windows and crop timing here are computed from USDA/NOAA climate data and the university extension sources cited below, not a site visit or soil test. Treat this as a starting point: local conditions vary, and a local nursery or extension office can advise on your exact site. See our full Disclaimer.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of business is Ponderosa Cactus?
Ponderosa Cactus is a nursery or garden center in Tucson, AZ; its business type has not been classified.
What USDA growing zone is Ponderosa Cactus in?
Ponderosa Cactus (ZIP 85705) is in USDA hardiness zone 9b, with an average minimum winter temperature of 25°F.
What's plantable near Ponderosa Cactus right now?
Based on ZIP 85705's frost dates, this is a good time to start 1 crop indoors. See the full list above.

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