Totem Pole Cactus-Skinny Form – 1 gal rooted
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Spineless and quite unique, Lophocereus schottii (aka Pachycereus schottii) is aĀ hard-to-find cactus that is native to the desert regions of mainland Mexico and the Baja California peninsula of Mexico. Small populations of this plant also occur in the most southern part of Arizona. Lophocereus schottii Mykleyanus is likely a nursery-produced cultivar.
ItĀ is a slow-growing, but undemanding ornamental pole-shaped cactus. The Mykleyanus form has irregularly-shaped green stems with ribs with sparse areoles. Individual stems branch mostly at the base and occasionally branch higher along the stemsĀ which are generally vertical in growth. Young stems have a waxy bloom on their surface, but can become very marked with age. Mature stems reach 6 inches in diameter. This form has thinner stems and is somewhat faster growing than the obesa form.
Lophocereus schottii Mykleyanus rarely, if ever, flowers. It likes rich porous soil and can survive drought once a large colony of stems is established. This form differs from the regular monstrose form by having fewer tubercules. It can take temperatures slightly below freezing, but the growing tips should be protected.
The Lophocereus schottii Mykleyanus is an interesting specimen cactus which works well in containers or larger planters that accent it. It can also be planted in cactus and rock gardens in warmer areas.
Take cuttings of healthy shoots ofLophocereus schottii Mykleyanus in spring and summer by cutting the stem with a sterile knife just above a bud or shoot.Ā Leave theLophocereus schottii Mykleyanus 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 Lophocereus schottii Mykleyanus cut end from becoming too wet and allows the roots to penetrate the rich compost underneath in about 2 to 3 weeks.
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Names andĀ Synonyms: Pachycereus schottii var. monstrose, LophocereusĀ schottii var. monstrosus, Cereus schottii var.Ā monstrosus, Pilocereus schottii var. monstrosus,Ā Lophocereus schottii f. monstrose (there are moreĀ synonyms)
CommonĀ Names: Totem Pole Cactus
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Nursery produced cultivar. Lophocereus schottiiĀ native to the desert regions of mainland MexicoĀ and the Baja California peninsula of Mexico withĀ small populations also occurring in the mostĀ southern part of Arizona.
Size Label: 1 Gallon
Height: 10-12′
Width: 4-6′
ColdĀ Tolerance: 20 to 25Ā°F, -6.7 to -3.9Ā°C
HeatĀ Tolerance: Extreme heat tolerance
LightĀ Requirement: Full sun
WaterĀ needs: Very drought tolerant.
Maintenance: None
Uses: An interesting specimen cactus which works wellĀ in containers or larger planters that accent it. It canĀ also be planted in cactus and rock gardens inĀ warmer areas.
Propagation: Take cuttings of healthy shoots in spring andĀ summer by cutting the stem with a sterile knife justĀ above a bud or shoot. Leave the cutting in a warmĀ dry place until a callus forms over the wound.Ā Once callused, the cutting should be potted upĀ with cactus potting mix topped with a surface layerĀ of coarse grit in which to place the cut end. ThisĀ prevents the cut end from becoming too wet andĀ allows the roots to penetrate the rich compostĀ underneath in about 2 to 3 weeks.
Problems: Requires excellent drainage to prevent rot.
ResearchĀ Links:
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/59906/
http://www.cactus-art.biz/schede/LOPHOCEREUS/Lophocereus_schotii/Lophocereus_schotti_mostruosa_mieckleyanus/lophocereus_mieckleyanus_mostrousus.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 shippedĀ bare root. Other sizes may be available for pick up from our growing grounds inĀ Fallbrook, CA. For more information, give us a call at 760-990-4762.
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