Lophocereus schottii (syn. Pachycereus)
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A distinctive columnar cactus forming tall, upright stems with smooth, bluish-green skin and sparse spines. Over time, plants can branch from the base and form impressive multi-stemmed clumps. A striking choice for larger pots or protected garden positions. This plant will be sent bare-rooted (without soil) for safe shipping.
Care
- Light: Full sun to very bright light.
- Water: Water thoroughly when dry in warmer months; keep almost dry in winter.
- Temperature: Warm-growing, protect from frost and prolonged cold.
- Media: Plant in a free-draining cactus mix.
- Fertiliser: Apply low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser during the growing season to encourage healthy stem growth.
Key Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Tall, columnar cactus, branching with age
- Stem Colour: Bluish-green with smooth texture
- Spines: Sparse and short
- Size: Can grow several metres tall over time
- Display: Excellent for specimen pots or warm, dry gardens
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
ALL STATES (including WA, NT, TAS): We now offer a universal, streamlined schedule with two dispatches per week for all regions. This schedule includes all necessary biosecurity treatment and processing for plants sent interstate.
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST.
Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout. It covers the mandatory biosecurity treatments (ICA-29, PS-27, ICA-62) required for interstate compliance.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our Help Centre (Contact Page).
Size: 100mm Sq Pot B Bare rooted