Spiral CereusPhoenix's Most Dramatic Sculptural Cactus Spiral Cereus Spiral Cereus (Cereus forbesii 'Spiralis') is one of the most visually striking columnar cacti you can grow in the Phoenix Valley. Its twisted, corkscrew ribs spiral up blue green columns that look like living sculptures, creating a focal point no other plant can match. Despite its exotic appearance, Spiral Cereus is tough, heat loving, and extremely low maintenance once established. Whether

It forms a single trunk topped with a large rosette of arching leaves

and prune for shape now

Like all agaves

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✔ Hummingbird-Friendly   ✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Heat-Loving (Reflected-Heat Tolerant)   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Pool-Friendly (Low-Litter)   ✔ Evergreen   ✔ Low-Maintenance   ✔ Deer & Rabbit-Resistant   ✔ Cold-Hardy to 20°F

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Crested Microdasys: a crested cousin in the same Opuntia microdasys family

water deeply every 10–14 days in summer and monthly or less in winter

a dramatic accent in a Chandler commercial landscape

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this massive barrel cactus develops a commanding presence as it matures — reaching up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide