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    Lophocereus schottii monstrose

    Also Known As

    • 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

    size

    • H: 15'-26'
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Lophocereus schottii monstrose plant details

    Lophocereus schottii monstrose is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Features glaucous and glossy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lophocereus schottii monstrose

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 15 FT - 26 FT - tall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lophocereus schottii monstrose

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Full Sun to Light Shade. Outdoor. Usually none.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    This is the classic "Totem Pole Cactus" from Baja California. Less hardy than the normal form of P. schottii, it should be protected from hard frosts. But even in cold climes, it makes a great patio or deck addition during the warmer months.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Lophocereus schottii monstrose plant

    How to Grow Lophocereus schottii monstrose

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • glossy

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    Lophocereus schottii

    aka Organ Pipe Cactus, Senita, Whisker Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-10b

    Size

    Height: 12'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Lophocereus schottii form, landscape by Amante Darmanin from Malta
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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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