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Pachycereus schottii

Senita

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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:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.