What Is This Species?

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What Is This Species?

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What is the species of the plant shown in the photo? It reminds me of a Peruvianus Monstrosus but the raised patterns are more horizontal than vertical. Is this at all rare?
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Re: What Is This Species?

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I am guessing Pachycereus schottii monstrosus aka totem pole cactus.
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Correct, also known under Lophocereus.
A small diverse collection of Cacti & Succulents
Based in the UK
http://www.edwardshaw.co.uk/cacti
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Re: What Is This Species?

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pone .. It's that size that is rare. That is a massive totem pole. Wow!
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