pachycereus
schottii
schottii
Care level
Medium
This towering desert giant develops a distinctive blue-gray waxy coating that gives it an almost ghostly appearance in moonlight. At night, its large white flowers bloom and release an intoxicating fragrance, attracting moths and bats who help with pollination.
Care & maintenance
Light
Light that enters through west or south-facing windows, the most intense light for your interior that will expose plants directly to sunlight.
Temperature
Wide range (41°F - 104°F)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Cactus mix: A gritty, fast-draining mix that prevents water retention. Replicates the sandy, rocky soils of arid regions.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Narrow/Deep
Prefer a pot that is taller than it is wide.
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Features
Size & growth
Very large
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach over 6 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The pachycereus schottii can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.