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Lophocereus schottii
Also Known As
- Organ Pipe Cactus
- Senita
- Whisker Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9b-10b
Lophocereus schottii plant details
Lophocereus schottii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lophocereus schottii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 0 - 12 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lophocereus schottii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Lophocereus schottii
By: Amante Darmanin from Malta
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By: Amante Darmanin from Malta
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By: Amante Darmanin from Malta
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Lophocereus schottii plant
How to Grow Lophocereus schottii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Lophocereus for your garden
aka Cereus bahiensis, Leocereus bahiensis subsp. bahiensis, Leocereus bahiensis var. bahiensis, Leocereus estevesii, Lophocereus bahiensis
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 18"-48"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Cereus schottii var. monstrosus, Lophocereus schotti var. monstrosus, Pachycereus schottii f. monstrosus, Pilocereus schottii var. monstrosus, Totem Pole Cactus, Totem Pole Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 15'-26'
Width: 12"
- sun - bright shade
- low - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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