Totem Pole MajorThe Smoothest, Most Sculptural Cactus for Modern Phoenix Landscapes The Totem Pole Major (Lophocereus schottii 'Monstrosus') is the most sought after columnar cactus in desert landscaping and for good reason. Its smooth, spineless columns with flowing bumps and ridges look like living sculpture, growing 612 feet tall (up to 20 feet at maturity) with multiple branching arms. Unlike most cacti, Totem Pole Major is completely spineless, making it safe

Single focal point: one palm makes a skyline statement in a front yard or by a pool

Planting Style Spacing 24 ft Run Border / drift 5 ft apart 5 plants per 24 ft Naturalistic grouping of 3 to 5 6 to 8 ft apart 3 to 4 plants per grouping Single specimen 8+ ft clearance 1 plant Plant one as an architectural centerpiece in a raised planter

including south and west-facing walls with reflected heat

Spacing — Plant 10–12 feet apart for a privacy screen

A good second planting window once soil warms

Water basin — build a 3–4 inch ring to direct water to roots during establishment

It produces large

ideal for Phoenix privacy and heat-blocking landscapes

New rosette growth and pups fill in around the base

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Amend generously — mix 30–40% compost into backfill

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