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Lophocereus schotti 'Monstrose'

Totem-pole Cactus

Plant photo of: Lophocereus schotti 'Monstrose'
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer:

 

Description

Evergreen cactus grows slowly to 10' x 10'. Stems are light green, no spines. Showy pink flowers appear late spring to summer. Columnar form makes a great sculptural accent in the landscape. Accepts reflected sun. Very low water use. Native to Baja California.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Spanish

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.