Lophocereus Schottii Monstrose (Totem Pole Cactus)

Lophocereus schottii f. monstrose
Common Name: Totem Pole Cactus

Lophocereus schottii f. monstrose is a distinctive columnar cactus with irregular, knobby growth and smooth blue-green stems. This monstrose form is nearly spineless and develops unpredictable bumps and folds that give each plant a unique sculptural appearance. Mature specimens can produce pale pink flowers.

☀ Light: Bright light to full sun

💧 Water: Water when soil is completely dry

🌡 Cold: Hardy to 25–30°F (dry)

✨ Highlights

• Irregular, sculptural monstrose growth

• Nearly spineless stems

• Blue-green coloration

• Pale pink flowers on mature plants

This cactus will ship bare root and will be ready to place directly in a well draining soil mix like our Custom Cactus Mix.

Photos in the listings unless otherwise specified are representative of the plant that will be sent to you.
However, Plants grow differently and each plant may vary slightly in shape, size, growth pattern, etc.
Of course, if you receive a plant that you are dissatisfied with please reach out to us. We want to make it right!

If temperatures near you are below 45℉ we highly recommend adding a Heat Pack to your order.
If temperatures where you live will be much lower than 20℉ even heat packs may not work. You may consider waiting until things warm up a bit. We know you love your plants just like we do and we wouldn't want any of them to freeze.