Fairy Castle Cactus colorful This is completely normal and

This is completely normal and doesn't indicate a problem

No water basin needed — prickly pears prefer water to drain away quickly

and keep the planting back from walkways and pool decks since mature columns carry spines

Spring (Feb-Apr): Flush of glossy new growth and fragrant white flower clusters that draw bees for a few weeks

Fairy Castle Cactus colorful This is completely normal andA Whimsical Columnar Cactus for Phoenix Desert Gardens Fairy Castle Cactus (Acanthocereus tetragonus) is one of the most charming and architecturally unique cacti you can grow in Phoenix. Its multiple columnar stems branch and cluster into a whimsical silhouette that resembles the turrets and towers of a fairy tale castle hence the name. This slow growing desert beauty rises 610 feet tall over time, adding vertical interest and character to any