Totem Pole Cactus — photo 1

Totem Pole Cactus

Pachycereus schottii

A sculptural desert icon with striking columnar stems and a unique 'old man' beard.

Plant Type
Succulents
Width
6-10 Ft.
Height
10-15 Ft.
USDA hardiness zone
9 - 10
Sun requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Design image count
15

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About Totem Pole Cactus

This slow-growing columnar cactus forms impressive candelabra-like thickets branching from the base. Native to the Sonoran Desert, it features grey-green stems with five to ten ribs and distinctive bristly spines at the tips, earning it the name "Senita" or "old one." It thrives in full sun and well-drained rocky soils, reaching heights of fifteen feet. Its nocturnal pink flowers and edible red fruits make it a vital part of its ecosystem and a stunning landscape accent.
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