The Senita is native to the Sonoran Desert and is another great choice for a vertical accent in desert landscapes. The tops of the stems can be adorned in bunches of spines that give the appearance of a wooly wig. The fruits produced after flowering are also edible!
Lophocerus Schottii (Senita)
Lophocerus Schottii
Senita
The Senita is native to the Sonoran Desert and is another great choice for a vertical accent in desert landscapes. The tops of the stems can be adorned in bunches of spines that give the appearance of a wooly wig. The fruits produced after flowering are also edible!
| Plant Type | Native, Cactus / Succulent |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Pink, Pink-Rose |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 20' |
| Spread | 10' |
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| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Patio and Containers, Walls and Fences |
| Tolerance | Drought, Heat |
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