This is a skinny version of Lophocereus schottii monstrose. It is a slow-growing usually trunkless cactus that forms numerous tall, ascending, columnar stems which branch at the base in a candelabra-like arrangement. Stems have a waxy bloom on the surface and reach a height of 3-4 meters (but can grow up to 7m high) and are 10 to 12cm in diameter. This monstrose mutation has variable, irregularly shaped ribs whit sparse areoles. This species presents no problems in cultivation and will do well in a sunny spot in a cactus house. These plants will tolerate extreme sun and heat, but not extended periods of frost. They can survive to a minimum temperature of -4, but the growing tips need protection. The monstrose form is more frost sensitive and should not be kept at less than -0°C . They will tolerate severe drought if they have a large colony of stems.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lophocereus schottii |
| Common Name | Senita cactus, Pachycereus schottii |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink, red |
| Genus | Lophocereus |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 20 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Perennial cactus |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Cylindrical shape, Showy flowers |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lophocereus schottii |
| Common Name | Senita cactus, Pachycereus schottii |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink, red |
| Genus | Lophocereus |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 20 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Perennial cactus |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Cylindrical shape, Showy flowers |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
This is a skinny version of Lophocereus schottii monstrose. It is a slow-growing usually trunkless cactus that forms numerous tall, ascending, columnar stems which branch at the base in a candelabra-like arrangement. Stems have a waxy bloom on the surface and reach a height of 3-4 meters (but can grow up to 7m high) and are 10 to 12cm in diameter. This monstrose mutation has variable, irregularly shaped ribs whit sparse areoles. This species presents no problems in cultivation and will do well in a sunny spot in a cactus house. These plants will tolerate extreme sun and heat, but not extended periods of frost. They can survive to a minimum temperature of -4, but the growing tips need protection. The monstrose form is more frost sensitive and should not be kept at less than -0°C . They will tolerate severe drought if they have a large colony of stems.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lophocereus schottii |
| Common Name | Senita cactus, Pachycereus schottii |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink, red |
| Genus | Lophocereus |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 20 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Perennial cactus |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Cylindrical shape, Showy flowers |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lophocereus schottii |
| Common Name | Senita cactus, Pachycereus schottii |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink, red |
| Genus | Lophocereus |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 20 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Perennial cactus |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Cylindrical shape, Showy flowers |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
