is san pedro cactus the same as peyote Lophocereus schotti f. monstrosus major

is san pedro cactus the same as peyote Lophocereus schotti f. monstrosus majorPachycereus schottii f. monstrosus major (Syn. Lophocereus schotti 'Monstrosus') Also known as Totem Pole Cactus Thick. These are a thornless variety of the senita cactus that are shipped bare root or as cuttings. They are stemless, thornless, knobby columnar cacti. They will grow many columns emanating from the base that are approx. 2 4in. in diameter. Unlike their Senita cousin that forms dense, brush like bristles at the ends of their stems, the

Pachycereus schottii f. monstrosus major (Syn. Lophocereus schotti 'Monstrosus')

Also known as Totem Pole Cactus - Thick. These are a thornless variety of the senita cactus that are shipped bare root or as cuttings. They are stemless, thornless, knobby columnar cacti.  They will grow many columns emanating from the base that are approx. 2-4in. in diameter. Unlike their Senita cousin that forms dense, brush-like bristles at the ends of their stems, the Totem pole stays completely smooth and spine-free. They have a lovely chartreuse to lime-green color. These cacti are noted and prized for their unique textural appearance, well-behaved growth habit, heat and drought tolerance. Easy to root & grow with virtually no maintenance when mature. 

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     Exposure: Full to part sun

    Watering: Low

     Mature Height: 6-15 feet

     Mature Width: 4-8 feet

     Ships: Bare root   Why bare root?

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     Slow Growing

    Good For Pots

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    Deer Resistant

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     Hardiness Zone: 9-11 (USDA)

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