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 […]
Ruby Red Euphorbia
An upright, branching succulent, Euphorbia trigona ‘Rubra’ has three-sided stems, short paired spines, and burgundy-red leaves. Often called African milk tree, it is not a true cactus. Special Features Sculptural burgundy coloration; drought tolerant once established; easily grown in containers. Milky sap is toxic and irritating. Problems & Solutions Not reliably hardy outdoors in Zone […]
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; […]
Senita
A branching Sonoran Desert cactus with upright, ribbed green stems. Mature stems develop dense, shaggy gray spines near their tips, giving senita its distinctive old-man appearance. Special Features Distinctive shaggy gray spines on mature stems; excellent heat and drought tolerance; flowers attract nocturnal pollinators, including the specialized senita moth in its native habitat. Problems & […]
Silver Torch
A slender, upright cactus native to mountainous South America, with green stems densely covered in silvery-white spines that create a soft, woolly appearance. Special Features Striking silver-white stems; drought tolerant once established; flowers attract hummingbirds. Problems & Solutions Root rot from excess moisture (improve drainage and let soil dry); sunburn and heat stress in Phoenix […]
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 […]
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 […]