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Lophocereus schotti
Senita
Information by: Kathleen Moore Photographer:
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.
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Water Saving Tip:
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.