This is the primo form of a totem pole. Very robust, very lumpy, very slow growing, and (of course) very expensive. Totem poles are monstrous forms of Senita (Lophocereus shottii) which has many varieties from very robust to quite slender. They (usually) do not have spines with only an occasional sticker to remind us they really are a cactus.
by azrobin Oct 28, 2003 6:22 PM
Pasadena California
by palmbob Nov 7, 2003 1:45 PM
'forma mieckleyanus' Thinner, less tubercled type. Frost damage on one pole. In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b
by Xenomorf Jun 2, 2004 4:52 PM
'forma mieckleyanus' Thinner, less tubercled type.In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b
by Xenomorf Jun 2, 2004 4:52 PM
'forma mieckleyanus' Thinner, less tubercled type.In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b
by Xenomorf Jun 25, 2004 10:47 AM
'forma mieckleyanus' Thinner, less tubercled type.In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b
by Xenomorf Jun 22, 2004 8:29 AM
'fa obesa' Thicker more tubercled type.In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9a/9b
by Xenomorf Jun 27, 2004 8:03 AM
Some of the fewest spines you'll ever see on this species form. At the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, zone 9b.
by Xenomorf Sep 16, 2004 8:38 AM
At the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, zone 9b.
by Xenomorf Sep 16, 2004 8:38 AM
Flowers on June 7th, early Summer, zone 9b. At the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, zone 9b.
by Xenomorf Sep 7, 2007 2:10 PM
we call this guy the Hulk
by palmbob Oct 17, 2007 5:07 AM
Pachycereus schottii v. monstrose (Totem Pole Cactus)
by Equilibrium Feb 11, 2008 12:00 AM
Pachycereus schottii v. monstrose (Totem Pole Cactus)
by Equilibrium Feb 11, 2008 3:28 AM
Pachycereus schottii v. monstrose (Totem Pole Cactus)
by Equilibrium Feb 11, 2008 12:44 PM
Noted to possibly grow from 10-20' but hopefully not that high in a plantar!
by chgrpt Jun 7, 2008 1:47 AM
forms obesa and mieckleyanus
by WNYwillieB Jun 15, 2008 3:44 AM
elegantly potted plants in California Cactus Nursery, southern California
by palmbob Dec 9, 2008 4:24 AM
"forma mieckleyanus" This photo originally added to the PlantFiles on August 28, 2004. At the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, zone 9b.
by Xenomorf May 28, 2010 12:33 PM
At the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, zone 9b. This one is about 20 ft high or higher. "forma obesa" Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on September 16, 2004
by Xenomorf May 28, 2010 12:34 PM
At the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, zone 9b. A much older and massive one. "forma obesa" Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on September 17, 2004
by Xenomorf May 28, 2010 12:35 PM
At the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, zone 9b. Buds and flowers way up on the stem. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on September 16, 2004
by Xenomorf May 28, 2010 12:35 PM
In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9b. Here's a Sport or Forma of a spiral sort. In zone 9b. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on July 22, 2006
by Xenomorf May 28, 2010 12:36 PM
In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9b. Here's a Sport or Forma of a spiral sort. In zone 9b. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on July 22, 2006
by Xenomorf May 28, 2010 12:36 PM
artful display
by palmbob Nov 8, 2010 8:21 PM
In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9b. 'Obesa monstrose' form. (More bumpier) Phoenix, AZ. April 14, 2011
by Xenomorf Apr 14, 2011 1:55 PM
In Phoenix, AZ, zone 9b. 'Obesa monstrose' form in the middle & 'forma mieckleyanus monstrose' in the background. Phoenix, AZ. April 14, 2011
by Xenomorf Apr 14, 2011 1:57 PM
San Diego Botanic Garden
by growin Sep 21, 2011 3:38 PM
skinny, somewhat thin and sad plants growing too close to the ocean, southern California
by palmbob Sep 24, 2011 9:16 AM
Center. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Dec 29, 2016 8:24 AM
Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Dec 29, 2016 8:27 AM
Pachycereus schotii f. mieckleyanus. Tucson Botanical Gardens. Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/
by Kell Mar 18, 2018 8:50 PM
Photo courtesy/copyright of Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead, AZ.
by Kell May 17, 2018 11:06 PM
Photo courtesy/copyright of Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead, AZ.
by Kell May 17, 2018 11:07 PM
Photo courtesy/copyright of Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead, AZ.
by Kell May 17, 2018 11:07 PM
Photo courtesy/copyright of Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead, AZ.
by Kell Aug 3, 2018 5:11 PM
Photo courtesy/copyright of Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead, AZ.
by Kell Aug 3, 2018 5:12 PM
Photo courtesy/copyright of Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead, AZ.
by Kell Aug 3, 2018 5:12 PM
Photo courtesy/copyright of Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead, AZ.
by Kell Mar 8, 2019 5:56 PM
