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    • Photo of Lophocereus schottii form, landscape by Amante Darmanin from Malta

    Photo by Amante Darmanin from Malta

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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

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    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

    Full Sun. Outdoor. Pink, Night Blooming.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening 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

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    Lophocereus schottii monstrose

    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
    Photo of Lophocereus schottii monstrose form by Kara Nursery
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    Leocereus bahiensis

    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
    Photo of Leocereus bahiensis close-up, spiky by Stan Shebs
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