Notocactus magnificus Size:3/5 Gallon in well-drained alkaline or caliche

in well-drained alkaline or caliche soil with room for a 25 to 35 foot weeping canopy and an equally wide lateral root system

White Crape Myrtle Trees gain 3–5 feet per year in Phoenix

Not a fit if you want fast size or a spine-free plant near a play area

Pale pink to white flowers with magenta throats ring the crown from March onward

There's no heavy fruit

Notocactus magnificus Size:3/5 Gallon in well-drained alkaline or calicheThe Most Sculptural Globe Cactus for Phoenix Desert Gardens Notocactus magnificus (Balloon Cactus) is one of the most visually perfect cacti you can grow in the Phoenix Valley. Its blue green globe is divided by deep, symmetrical ribs lined with golden yellow spines, creating a geometric form that looks almost hand carved. This compact, slow growing species clusters over time into stunning multi headed mounds. Whether you're designing a collector's