Blue Barrel Cactus – Ferocactus wislizeni

The Blue Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus wislizeni) exists as the Arizona Barrel Cactus and functions as a native drought-tolerant species across the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This cactus displays a blue-green ribbed cylindrical form with long dangerous tips covering its surface. The cactus produces bright yellow-orange flowers, which create a ring at the apex […]

Organ Pipe Cactus – Stenocereus thurberi

The Organ Pipe Cactus is a common plant you can see all over the Sonoran Desert. It has tall, column-shaped stems that stand out in the landscape. The plant displays a bunch growth pattern where its narrow vertical arms spread out from the base. This cactus grows ribbed green stems that bear small spines while […]

Totem Pole Cactus – Pachycereus schottii

The Totem Pole Cactus (Pachycereus schottii) grows at a slow pace as a spineless specimen that shows thick columns with unique sculpted surfaces. The Totem Pole Cactus originally grew in the Mexican Sonoran Desert region of the southwestern United States, where it requires dry soil that can drain well and low amounts of water. The […]