Three potted Totem pole minor cactus, skinnny Lophocereus schotti mostrosus on a wooden surface with a blurred natural background

Potted Totem pole minor cactus, skinnny Lophocereus schotti mostrosus on a wooden surface with a blurred natural background

"Minor" Totem Pole cactus variant in 24" box cactus nursery container

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Totem Pole 'Minor'

Name: Totem Pole 'Minor'
Brand: The Cactus Outlet
Price: 69.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)

$69.00 - $339.00 $74.00 - $339.00

✔️ Healthy Arrival Guarantee— free replacement if damaged

✔️ Professionally Packaged for Safe Delivery and Easy Planting
✔️ Care Support Included— real experts
✔️ FREE Shipping (1–2 business days from our Arizona nursery)

⭐"I’m very much looking enjoying my new catus from the cactus outlet. It came in good shape and fast. It’s beautiful this Totem of a cactus!"

⭐"Real nice cactus"

❤️ Why Customers Love the Totem Pole Cactus ‘Minor’

• Completely spineless – Safe for patios, walkways, pets, and indoor spaces
• Faster growth than ‘Major’ – Quicker arm development and visual impact
• Every plant is one-of-a-kind – No two grow the same
• Modern, sculptural look – Feels like desert art, not just a plant
• Low water & low maintenance – Thrives with minimal care
• Perfect for containers – Ideal for patios, balconies, and frost-prone areas
• Conversation-starting plant – One of the most commented-on cacti we sell

🌵 Totem Pole Cactus ‘Minor’

(Lophocereus schottii var. monstrosus)

Spineless • Fast Growing • Sculptural

The Totem Pole Cactus ‘Minor’ is a striking, spineless cactus native to Baja California and a unique monstrose form of the Sonoran Desert Senita cactus. Known for its thinner columns, wavier growth, and faster arm development, the ‘Minor’ variety delivers bold architectural impact in a shorter amount of time.

Each plant grows unpredictably, developing twists, knobs, and curves that make every specimen a true living sculpture.

🌿 Totem Pole Varieties (Comparison)

Totem Pole ‘Minor’ (this listing)
• Thinner columns
• Wavier appearance
• Faster growth
• Quicker arm formation

Totem Pole ‘Major’
• Thicker columns
• More pronounced knobs
• Slower, heavier growth
• Bolder sculptural mass

🌱 Growth Habit & Size

• Twisted, contorted columnar growth
• Irregular ribs and knobby texture
• Develops multiple stems over time
• Mature plants reach several feet tall
• Growth pattern is unpredictable and unique

🌞 Climate & Care

• Thrives in warm, arid climates
• Not cold hardy below 28°F
• In colder regions, grow in containers and move indoors for winter
• Prefers full sun and well-draining soil
• Extremely drought tolerant once established

🌵 Perfect For

Container Gardening – Patios, decks, balconies
💧 Xeriscaping – Water-wise, desert-style landscapes
🏞️ Focal Points & Rock Gardens – Bold statement plant
🏠 Indoor / Outdoor Design – Bright rooms, sunrooms, modern interiors

📦 Shipping & Healthy Arrival Guarantee

Your Totem Pole Cactus ‘Minor’ is carefully selected, wrapped, and packaged to ensure it arrives healthy and undamaged.

Every order includes planting, watering, and general care instructions for easy, stress-free success.

Design and Style Ideas:

Columnar cacti make a bold and elegant statement in any space. Use them to frame an entryway, accentuate an office corner, or—if you live in a suitable climate—create a striking focal point in your outdoor landscape. Whether placed in a decorative pot or planted directly in the ground, our columnar cacti thrive and impress.

Our columnar cacti offer you different colors and growth forms. The totem pole and curiosity cacti have very interesting growth habits. The Mexican fence post, peruvian apple, organ pipe, saguaro and senita offer elegance and presence. The curiosity cacti, silver and golden torch offer splashes of color to integrate with your space.

Columnar cacti make a bold and elegant statement in any space. Use them to frame an entryway, accentuate an office corner, or—if you live in a suitable climate—create a striking focal point in your outdoor landscape. Whether placed in a decorative pot or planted directly in the ground, our columnar cacti thrive and impress.

Our columnar cacti offer you different colors and growth forms. The totem pole and curiosity cacti have very interesting growth habits. The Mexican fence post, peruvian apple, organ pipe, saguaro and senita offer elegance and presence. The curiosity cacti, silver and golden torch offer splashes of color to integrate with your space.

Design and Style Ideas

Columnar cacti make a bold and elegant statement in any space. Use them to frame an entryway, accentuate an office corner, or—if you live in a suitable climate—create a striking focal point in your outdoor landscape. Whether placed in a decorative pot or planted directly in the ground, our columnar cacti thrive and impress.

Our columnar cacti offer you different colors and growth forms. The totem pole and curiosity cacti have very interesting growth habits. The Mexican fence post, peruvian apple, organ pipe, saguaro and senita offer elegance and presence. The curiosity cacti, silver and golden torch offer splashes of color to integrate with your space.

Columnar cacti make a bold and elegant statement in any space. Use them to frame an entryway, accentuate an office corner, or—if you live in a suitable climate—create a striking focal point in your outdoor landscape. Whether placed in a decorative pot or planted directly in the ground, our columnar cacti thrive and impress.

Our columnar cacti offer you different colors and growth forms. The totem pole and curiosity cacti have very interesting growth habits. The Mexican fence post, peruvian apple, organ pipe, saguaro and senita offer elegance and presence. The curiosity cacti, silver and golden torch offer splashes of color to integrate with your space.

Why Choose Our Columnar Cacti??

Our columnar cacti are grown outdoors in their native habitat—right here in Southern Arizona. Unlike greenhouse-grown plants, these cacti are raised in natural conditions with just the right balance of sun, water, and nutrients. The result? Hardy, resilient plants that arrive in their authentic form, ready to thrive in your space without the need for acclimation.

Whether you're planting them in a sunroom, patio container, or directly in your landscape, our columnar cacti are up for the task. Their natural hardiness means they’re ready to grow the moment you plant them—no fuss, no adjustment period. What you see is what you get. Strong, beautiful plants, just as nature intended.

Our columnar cacti are grown outdoors in their native habitat—right here in Southern Arizona. Unlike greenhouse-grown plants, these cacti are raised in natural conditions with just the right balance of sun, water, and nutrients. The result? Hardy, resilient plants that arrive in their authentic form, ready to thrive in your space without the need for acclimation.

Whether you're planting them in a sunroom, patio container, or directly in your landscape, our columnar cacti are up for the task. Their natural hardiness means they’re ready to grow the moment you plant them—no fuss, no adjustment period. What you see is what you get. Strong, beautiful plants, just as nature intended.

Healthy Plants, Expertly Shipped

Free Shipping for all Orders!

We’re committed to delivering some of the healthiest cacti and succulents available—right to your doorstep. With over 20 years of experience, we've refined our packaging methods to ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition.

Each plant is carefully wrapped in protective bubble wrap and secured with tape to minimize the risk of damage during transit. We recommend keeping the bubble wrap on until you're ready to plant—this added layer of protection helps both you and the plant during the transfer process.

All of our plants are shipped bare root, making them easier to handle and ready for planting in their new home. When you order from us, you can expect healthy, professionally packed plants backed by decades of expertise and care.

Free Shipping for all Orders!

We’re committed to delivering some of the healthiest cacti and succulents available—right to your doorstep. With over 20 years of experience, we've refined our packaging methods to ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition.

Each plant is carefully wrapped in protective bubble wrap and secured with tape to minimize the risk of damage during transit. We recommend keeping the bubble wrap on until you're ready to plant—this added layer of protection helps both you and the plant during the transfer process.

All of our plants are shipped bare root, making them easier to handle and ready for planting in their new home. When you order from us, you can expect healthy, professionally packed plants backed by decades of expertise and care.

Healthy Plants, Expertly Shipped

Free Shipping on all Orders!

We’re committed to delivering some of the healthiest cacti and succulents available—right to your doorstep. With over 20 years of experience, we've refined our packaging methods to ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition.

Each plant is carefully wrapped in protective bubble wrap and secured with tape to minimize the risk of damage during transit. We recommend keeping the bubble wrap on until you're ready to plant—this added layer of protection helps both you and the plant during the transfer process.

All of our plants are shipped bare root, making them easier to handle and ready for planting in their new home. When you order from us, you can expect healthy, professionally packed plants backed by decades of expertise and care.

Free Shipping on all Orders!

We’re committed to delivering some of the healthiest cacti and succulents available—right to your doorstep. With over 20 years of experience, we've refined our packaging methods to ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition.

Each plant is carefully wrapped in protective bubble wrap and secured with tape to minimize the risk of damage during transit. We recommend keeping the bubble wrap on until you're ready to plant—this added layer of protection helps both you and the plant during the transfer process.

All of our plants are shipped bare root, making them easier to handle and ready for planting in their new home. When you order from us, you can expect healthy, professionally packed plants backed by decades of expertise and care.