Pachycereus schottii
Senita
Description
Multi-trunked light green cactus from southern Arizona into adjacent Mexico. In old age stems form hairy bristles near the tip. Excellent specimen plant or in a naturalistic garden. Light pink flowers arise on the upper parts of the stem in the spring.
Plant Type
Cactus
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
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, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.