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We Have Had Obese Totem Pole Cactus Several Years But No “arms” Have Grown From It. How Can We Help This Happen?

planted outside in cactus soil. plenty of sunshine.keep waiting to see babies grow from it. it only gets taller.


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1 Comment To "We Have Had Obese Totem Pole Cactus Several Years But No “arms” Have Grown From It. How Can We Help This Happen?"

#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 08/10/2022 @ 9:35 am

There isn't a lot that you can do for this slow-growing specimen, unfortunately. I could recommend feeding it, quarterly, if you do not do so.

This article will help you with its care:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/totem-pole-cactus/planting-totem-pole-cactus.htm [1]


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