Irregular, Smooth Charm
The Major Totem Pole Cactus is a Mexican native known for its spineless, bumpy and irregular multiple stems. It grows as a clump, and part of its charm is that no two Major Totem Poles are the same.
The Major Totem Pole Cactus has a light green hue and a knobby growth habit. It features tall stems that branch out with multiple upright arms. Smooth and spineless, It is called called the Totem Pole Cacti because of its bumpy, twisted and contorted ribs that create small bumps resembling faces. Additionally, it is a night bloomer in the Spring.
The Totem Pole Cactus is a great candidate for containers and is popular in xeriscapes and rock gardens because of its rugged look.
The Totem Pole Cactus is a columnar specie that can grow up to 15 feet tall and wide when outdoors and around 6-8 feet tall when indoors. It is a slow-growing cactus, and its lack of spines and contorted shape make it a favorite for landscaping.
It prefers dry soil and direct sunlight, and can tolerate milder temperatures. It thrives outdoors in optimal conditions as well as indoors in a pot near a window. This stunning cactus will instantly adding natural beauty to any room in your home or office.
Smooth and unique, its irregular shapes will become the central focus in your landscape.
Q: What is the growth rate of a Major Totem Pole Cactus?
A: The Major Totem Pole has a slow growth rate, it grows 3 inches per year.
Q: Is the Major Totem Pole Cactus fruit edible?
A: Yes, it is a red fruit with red pulp and it is edible.
Q: How tall does the Major Totem Pole Cactus get?
A: The Major Totem Pole Cactus grows to heights of up to 15 feet.
1. Sunlight
Major Totem Pole Cactus needs direct sunlight for at least 6 hours a day.
NOTE: Keep young (less than 3 inches or cutting), in indirect sunlight until established and can handle full sun.
2. Water
Cacti need very little water.
- SUMMER: Water once every three weeks.
- WINTER: Water once every two months.
- Overwatering or bad drainage can cause permanent damage to the roots over time.
3. Fertilization
Fertilize once a month during the Spring and Summer months, with a Cactus and Succulent specific fertilizer.
4. Soil
Plant your Cactus with a Cacti and Succulent specific soil mix, giving it the perfect mixture of organic and inorganic elements it needs to thrive. When repotting, be sure to change old soil for fresh potting mix.
5. Repotting
It is necessary to repot your Major Totem Pole Cactus every two years, in order to allow it room to grow and more importantly, to change all the soil for fresh potting mix.
6. Handling and Safety
Major Totem Pole Cactus does not have spines, so it is easy to handle.
7. Temperature
Major Totem Pole Cacti thrive between 70°F and 100°F. It is sensitive to cold temperatures below 50°F.
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