Lophocereus schottii f. monstrosus
totem-pole cactus, senita cactus
Slow-growing columnar cactus. Smooth, spineless, totem-pole form is a natural mutation discovered in Baja. Great in a pot or in gritty garden soil.
| Pachycereus schottii | |
| 1–15 pies | |
| 4–5 pulg. | |
| Sequía, Calor, Espacios angostos, Macetas, Descuido | |
| Mínimo | |
Water occasionally in warm weather. Allow to dry completely between waterings. Plants should be grown in a gritty mix or gravelly/sandy soil that dries out quickly. Protect from winter wet. When in doubt, let it stay dry. | |
| 25 °F | |
| Sombra parcial – Pleno sol | |
| Cactus, Columnar, Escultural, Suculenta | |
| Interior o exterior | |
| En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Requiere drenaje perfecto, Tolera suelo arenoso | |
| Uso general a media concentración, Necesita poco | |
| Baja California, Sonora, sur de Arizona, sureste de California | |
| Sí | |
| 12, 13, 19–24, H2 | |
Notas de cultivo
Indoor and outdoor-grown plants can tolerate a sunny window exposure. Fertilize occasionally in the warm season with a light, balanced formula (use 1/4 strength recommended on the label).
Repot every two to three years. Not necessary to repot into larger containers, although doing so may help increase growth speed.
Interés especial
This picturesque form is sterile, so all plants are the product of propagation by cuttings.
Older plants may develop additional stems from the base in a candelabra formation.
Enlaces
Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.
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