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A totem pole cactus is a tall and bumpy variety of Pachycereus schottii. This cactus is uncommon and is the mutated version of the Pachycereus schottii. Other common names for the original version are the senita or whisker cactus. Other synonyms for this uniquely shaped cactus include Cereus schottii and Lophocereus schottii.
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Totem pole cactus ( Pachycereus schottii var. monstrosus) is a slow-growing cactus that is known for its tall, columnar growth habit and bumpy, spineless skin. It gained its common name from its textured stems, which resemble totem poles with many faces.
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The totem pole cactus ( Pachycereus schottii var. monstrosu s) also known as the monstrous whisker cactus is a slow-growing cactus native to the desert regions of mainland Mexico, Sonora, and the Baja California peninsula of Mexico where they tend to grow in colonies on rocky hillsides.
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The totem pole cactus stands tall as a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of Mother Nature. Few succulents can match this slender and elegant cactus in terms of beauty, hardiness, or low-maintenance and care. The full-grown plant looks like a fine piece of sculpture that brings a touch of classy sensuality and style to every home and garden.
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Product Description Totem Pole Cactus are named for their multiple tall and cylindrical stalks that have a bumpy surface, sometimes resembling other patterns in nature. The thornless stalks are smooth to the touch and grow in a tight cluster around the base of the original plant.
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The totem pole cactus botanical name is Pachycereus Schottii Monstrosus, where the term Schotti refers to Arthur Carl Victor Schott, a German naturalist from the 19 th Century. The Totem pole cactus has a strange growing style and the term Monstrosus indicates the plant's size, which is huge.
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The ideal temperature for totem pole cacti ranges from 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit (18 to 29 degrees Celsius). They are not cold- or frost-tolerant and should be protected from temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius). Totem pole cacti cannot be grown from seeds but can be propagated vegetatively.
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Totem pole cactus is a mutant of this form and is known as Pachycereus schottii monstrosus. It is smooth skinned except for the carbuncles and wrinkles. How to Grow Totem Pole Cactus The monstrous form of Pachycereus doesn't flower or seed, so it must propagate vegetatively.
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The Totem Pole Cactus - Lophocereus schottii var. monstrous (lof-oh-KER-ee-us SHOT-ee-eye) is a perennial member of the plant family Cactaceae. It hails from the desert areas of Baja, California, ranging into Mexico. There are also some in limited areas of Arizona. The plants' genus name, Lophocereus, is Greek and means "crest cactus.
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The Totem Pole Cactus, also known as Lophocereus schottii 'Monstrosus', is a unique and fascinating plant that captivates the attention of both seasoned gardeners and beginners alike. This cactus is native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, USA, and parts of Mexico, where it thrives in the hot and arid conditions.
Totem Pole Cactus Indulges in Unusual Flowering Jan Emming
Monstrosus, commonly known as the Totem Pole cactus, Totem cactus, or Monstrous Whisker cactus, is an abnormal-growing species of cacti in the Cactaceae family. Totem Pole cacti are native to desert regions of north-western Mexico and the Baja California peninsula, but some species can also be found in southern Arizona.
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Totem pole cactus is a night bloomer, and in late spring it produces light pink blossoms that open at dusk and close up by mid morning. It also develops an edible, egg-shaped, red fruit with red pulp. Over time, this cactus forms multiple, upright arms. When a stem falls over in the wild, it will root along its side.
Totem Pole Cactus How to Care for “Pachycereus Schottii f. Monstrosus”
The totem pole cactus ( Pachycereus Schottii Monstrosus) is native to Mexico where it thrives in dry, sunny conditions. This unique cactus grows from a short trunk that branches into many columnar stems. The upright stems appear medium to light green lack spines, but that's their only interesting feature.
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The Totem Pole cactus grows at a slow rate and will take years before reaching its maximum height of 10-12 feet (3-3.7 meters). The cactus will also reach about 4-5 inches (10-12.7cm) in diameter. Growing Totem Pole Cactus Indoor As long as your Totem Pole cactus is receiving plenty of sunlight, you can grow one indoors.
PlantFiles Pictures Totem Pole Cactus (Pachycereus schottii f. monstrosus) by palmbob
Exceptionally sculptural, Pachycereus schottii f. monstrosus (Totem Pole Cactus) is a slow-growing columnar cactus forming numerous tall, columnar stems which branch at the base in a candelabra-like arrangement.
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Native to the Mexican state of Baja California, the totem pole cactus is green and flowers only occasionally. The blooms are pink and open during the night - so probably you'll never see them. They come out in summer.
