Blue Torch Cactus
Columnar cactus native to Brazil, known for its striking blue-green stem and dense white to golden wool at the apex and along the ribs. Produces nocturnal pink to red flowers and grows as a tall, branching column in warm desert landscapes. Special Features Striking blue-green stem color; dense white woolly trichomes at growing points; nocturnal […]
Peruvian Apple Cactus
A tall, branching South American cactus with ribbed, blue-green stems, large night-blooming flowers, and edible fruit; commonly sold as Cereus peruvianus or Cereus repandus. Special Features Dramatic vertical form; excellent heat and drought tolerance; edible pink-red fruit with sweet white flesh and small black seeds; attracts nocturnal pollinators. Problems & Solutions Root and stem rot […]
Peruvian Old Man Cactus
A columnar cactus native to Ecuador and Peru, with ribbed green stems densely covered in white, woolly hairs that conceal sharp spines. Special Features Distinctive white woolly covering; drought tolerant once established; striking vertical accent. Problems & Solutions Root and stem rot (improve drainage and reduce watering); sunburn in intense Phoenix exposure (provide afternoon shade); […]
Saguaro
Iconic Sonoran Desert cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) with a tall, ribbed green trunk, prominent spines, and upward-curving arms that develop with age. Special Features Exceptionally heat- and drought-tolerant; long-lived Arizona native. Flowers support pollinators, fruits feed wildlife, and mature plants provide bird nesting sites. Problems & Solutions Overwatering and poor drainage cause root or stem rot; […]
Saguaro – By the Foot
Iconic Sonoran Desert cactus with a tall, ribbed, spiny green trunk and upward-curving arms that develop with age. The correct botanical name is Carnegiea gigantea; ‘by the foot’ refers to how plants are priced, not a distinct variety. Special Features Long-lived desert landmark; highly heat and drought tolerant. Flowers support native pollinators, and red fruits […]
Saguaro Specimen (Planted)
Iconic Sonoran Desert cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) with a tall, ribbed green trunk, prominent spines, and upward-curving arms that develop with age. Special Features Long-lived Arizona native with exceptional heat and drought tolerance; provides nectar, edible red fruit, and nesting habitat for desert wildlife. Problems & Solutions Overwatering and poor drainage cause root and stem rot; […]
Spiral Cereus
A sculptural columnar cactus, Cereus forbesii ‘Spiralis’, with blue-green stems and prominent ribs that twist into distinctive corkscrew spirals. Special Features Unusual spiral stems; strong architectural form; drought tolerant once established; large night-opening flowers. Problems & Solutions Overwatering causes root and stem rot; ensure excellent drainage. Intense afternoon sun can scorch stems; provide shade and […]
Stetsonia
A large, tree-like Argentine cactus with ribbed, blue-green stems and long, stout spines; commonly called toothpick cactus. Special Features Dramatic branching silhouette, exceptionally long spines, strong heat and drought tolerance, and showy nocturnal flowers. Problems & Solutions Root and stem rot in wet soil (ensure excellent drainage); sunburn after sudden exposure (acclimate gradually); freeze injury, […]
Stetsonia Cactus
A tree-like South American cactus with thick, ribbed, blue-green stems and long, stout spines; commonly called toothpick cactus. Special Features Bold architectural form; exceptionally long toothpick-like spines; heat and drought tolerance; large night-opening flowers. Problems & Solutions Root and stem rot from excess moisture (ensure excellent drainage); sunburn after abrupt exposure (acclimate gradually); frost injury, […]
Totem Pole
A sculptural, nearly spineless cactus with knobby, irregular green columns resembling carved totem poles; a naturally occurring monstrose form of the senita cactus. Special Features Distinctive knobby stems; nearly spineless; highly heat and drought tolerant once established. Problems & Solutions Root and stem rot from excess moisture (improve drainage and let soil dry); sunburn after […]