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San Pedro Cactus | Trichocereus Pachanoi

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San Pedro cactus is a sacred symbol among the various peoples of its native habitat, which stretches from the Andes of Peru to Bolivia to Ecuador. Trichocereus pachanoi / Echinopsis pachanoi is also tolerant of a wide variety of conditions and can handle more water and fertilization than most cacti, making it a good cactus species for beginners. Trichocereus pachanoi is a small spines also make San Pedro Cactus easier to handle for those who are not experienced with dealing with sharp spines or those who have curious kids or pets that may be injured by larger spines. Additionally, San Pedro cactus is a rapid grower, making it a favorite grafting stock for speeding up the progress of slower-growing cacti such as Astrophytum and Ariocarpus. Under ideal conditions, San Pedro cactus can grow up to 18 inches per year and will readily shoot off new pups.

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Frost hardy to about 5 celsius.  Trichocereus pachanoi can be watered frequently during the summer months, sometimes as often as every two days if the top inch or two of the soil is dry. During the winter, your San Pedro cactus should be slowly acclimated to cool, dry, dark conditions to avoid stretching that could damage the aesthetics and structural integrity of the plant. When breaking dormancy in the spring, a reverse process of slowly introducing the factors necessary for growth may be beneficial for the same reason. For optimal skin colour, Trichocereus pachanoi should be kept in partial rather than full sun and the soil should be well-draining and rich in organic nutrients and minerals. T. Pachanoi blooms are large, white and have a strong, pleasant perfume. Buy Trichocereus Pachanoi | San Pedro Cactus

S – Small

M – Medium

L – Large ( Pictured above )

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This is a unique, seed-grown Australian cultivar of Echinopsis pachanoi. It is not known by any specific clone name, and we do not feel it’s necessary to give it one. The seed was originally purchased in the 1990’s from another Australian cactus grower. This grower harvested the seeds from their own plants which were sown with seed imported from South America in the 1980’s.

We have a wide range of cutting sizes available, and a choice between top cuts or mid cuts. Mid cuts are a great option if you’re interested in propagating these plants for yourself OR if you want a plant with an abundance of branches rather than a strong single column.

Please note that 75-80cm mid cuts will almost always be sent as 2x 40cm mid cuts. The minimum lineal length you will receive is 75cm.

All cuttings are taken from seed-grown mother plants in Queensland that are over 25 years old, dipped in sulphur powder and allowed to dry.

These cuttings have not been treated with rooting hormone. Whilst we endorse the benefits of IBA rooting powder, we are conscious that it may violate organic gardening principles and we believe the buyer has the right to decide whether they want to use it. If you’d like to purchase rooting hormone powder, we sell it here.

See our propagation page for tips on caring for your Trichocereus pachanoi and selecting a suitable cactus soil.