Senita
Pachycereus schottii
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Cacti |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Pollinators | Moths (Senitas, like yuccas are an example of plant/moth mutualism) |
| Has Spines | Yes |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
8-20' × 6-15' |
| Flowering Season | March-September |
| Flower Color | Pink/white |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 25-30 °F |
| Leaf Description | Spines |
| Fruit | Red, filled with Juicy pulp and tiny black seeds. |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 1000-2000 ft. |
| Description | Senitas are quite rare in habitat around Arizona, occurring only at the extreme southern edges of the state, particularly at Organ Pipe NM. These Cacti form candelabra like patches of arms branching off from near the ground, with older branches tipped by long, downward pointing, whisker-like spines. Flowers open at night to reveal pink and white petals, which upon pollination are followed by bright red fruits. These plants are only suitable for planting in the hottest portions of the state, or for cultivating as a protected potted plant. |
