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Pachycereus schottii

Senita Cactus

A large, even imposing columnar cactus with an upright, branched growth habit. The top 8-12 inches can have longer 4 inch long spines giving a fuzzy appearance. Light pink flowers to 2 inches in diameter appear any time in the warm season and open only at night through mid-morning. Needs a well drained soil and keep it dry in cold weather.

  • Radiant heat and drought tolerant
  • Pink blooms in the spring through the summer