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Landscape Succulents » Zone 9a » Totem Pole Cactus – Fat Form – The delight of succulent collectors – 1gal rooted
Lophocereus schottii obesa
Lophocereus schottii obesa

Totem Pole Cactus – Fat Form – The delight of succulent collectors – 1gal rooted

$35.00

A slow growing, but undemanding ornamental pole-shaped cactus, lophocereus schottii obesa (or monstrose) form is much sought after by collectors, and it is more compact than the Mykleyanus form. It has irregularly-shaped green stems with odd-shaped tubercules and few areoles. Occasionally available as unrooted cuttings here.

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SKU: 18015 Categories: Zone 9a, Zone 9b, Zone 10a, Zone 10b, Zone 11a, Cacti
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Totem Pole Cactus – Fat Form – The delight of succulent collectors

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A slow growing, but undemanding ornamental pole-shaped cactus, Pachycereus schottii monstrose Forma Spiralis or “Spiral Totem” for short.  Its spiral shape make it  much sought after by collectors, and it is more compact than the Skinny form. It has irregularly-shaped green stems with odd-shaped tubercules and few areoles. Individual stems branch mostly at the base, but occasionally branch higher along the mostly vertical stems as well. Young stems have a waxy bloom on their surface, but can become very marked with age. Mature stems reach 6 inches in diameter.

This naturally occurring hybrid rarely, if ever, flowers and is sterile. Totem Pole Cactus – Fat Form occurs in a limited range in Baja California, Mexico where it reproduces by stem dispersal due to wind breakage and floods. This plant prefers rich porous soil and can survive drought once a large colony of stems is established. It will tolerate temperatures slightly below freezing if the growing tips are protected.

The regular form of Pachycereus schottii is native to the desert regions of mainland Mexico and the Baja California peninsula of Mexico.  Some small populations also occur in southern Arizona.

An interesting specimen cactus which works well in containers or larger planters that accent it, and is interesting when lighted from below at night. It can also be planted in cactus and rock gardens in warmer areas.

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Names and Synonyms: Lophocereus schottii var. monstrosus, Cereus schottii var. monstrosus, Pilocereus schottii var. monstrosus, Lophocereus schottii f. monstrose (there are many more synonyms)
Common Names: Fat Totem Pole Cactus
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Lophocereus schottii is native to the desert regions of mainland Mexico and the Baja California peninsula of Mexico. Some small populations also occur in southern Arizona. The monstrose form is restricted to a small area North East of El Arco, about halfway down the Baja peninsula.
Size Label: 1 Gallon
Height: 10-12′
Width: 4-6′
Cold Tolerance: 20 to 25°F, -6.7 to -3.9°C
Heat Tolerance: Extreme heat tolerance
Light Requirement: Full sun
Water needs: Very drought tolerant
Maintenance: None
Uses: An interesting specimen cactus which works well in containers or larger planters that accent it. Interesting when lighted from below at night. It can also be planted in cactus and rock gardens in warmer areas.
Propagation: Take cuttings of healthy shoots in spring and summer by cutting the stem with a sterile knife just above a bud or shoot. Leave the cutting in a warm dry place until a callus forms over the wound. Once callused, the cutting should be potted up with cactus potting mix topped with a surface layer of coarse grit in which to place the cut end. This prevents the cut end from becoming too wet and allows the roots to penetrate the rich compost underneath in about 2 to 3 weeks.
Problems: Requires excellent drainage to prevent rot.
Research Links:

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/59906/
http://www.cactus-art.biz/schede/LOPHOCEREUS/Lophocereus_schotii/Lophocereus_schotii_mostruosus/lophocereus_schotti_mostruosa.htm
http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Cactaceae/Pachycereus_schottii.html

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There is a minimum purchase of any 4 plants for online orders. All plants shipped bare root. Other sizes may be available for pick up from our growing grounds in Fallbrook, CA. For more information, give us a call at 760-990-4762.
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