Lophocereus schotti
Senita
Description
Evergreen columnar cactus grows slowly to 10' x 10'. Stems are light green and are covered in gray spines. Flowers are pink and appear late spring to summer. Flowers bloom at night on "furry" top regions of stems. Accepts reflected sun. Native to the Sonoran Desert.
Plant Type
Cactus
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, 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.