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San Pedro Cactus is an ornamental plant that also has a medicinal value. It can be grown as a houseplant which absorbs toxins from the atmosphere. As it contains mescaline (3,4,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine), a hallucinogenic drug, it is also used as a traditional medicine in some countries. Photo Source: themix While considering growing San Pedro Cactus, you may think about where to buy San Pedro Cactus? You can buy San Pedro Cactus both online and offline. There are many stores and nurseries that sell San Pedro Cactus plants at the best prices online. If you want to buy San Pedro Cactus plants offline, then look around places like local plant nurseries and greenhouses in your area during the spring or summer season. What is San Pedro Cactus? The Echinopsis/Trichocereus Pachanoi popularly called San Pedro Cactus is a fast-growing, green or blue green colored, large multi-stemmed columnar cactus. It can grow up to 19 feet height (maximum) and 6 feet width (maximum). It is a cactus native to the Andes Mountains that grows at an altitude of 2,000-3,000 m (6,600-9,800 ft) in South America and is also found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chili, Ecuador, and Peru. It is grown in some other countries too. One of the oldest cacti we have, it can survive in extreme dryness as well as heat. San Pedro Cactus growth rate is very high if this plant is kept in a lot of natural light and nutrient rich soil. In July, the pointy buds of this cactus bloom into beautiful white flowers that open at night releasing a pleasant fragrance. Its fruit is not edible and is known as pitahaya. Photo Source: Palomar.edu Scientific Classification: Scientific name: Echinopsis/Trichocereus pachanoi Higher classification: Hedgehog cacti Family: Cactaceae Kingdom: Plantae Tribe: Trichocereeae Subfamily: Cactoideae Species: E. Pachanoi Genus: Echinopsis You may think as to how to identify San Pedro Cactus? It's easy to identify San Pedro Cactus by counting the ribs or columns that run vertically along with the cactus. A San Pedro Cactus has 6 to 8 rounded ribs or columns and has small spikes on the top to keep the predators away from the plant. Flowers The San Pedro may flower rarely like once in five years and produces large, white flowers with a pleasant aroma. The flowers being ephemeral survive only a day or two. Does the San Pedro Cactus have spines? The San Pedro Cactus or Echinopsis Pachanoi shows variations in having spines as some plants have no spines attached to the stem whereas some plants have 3 to 8 yellow-brown spines. The spines can be 1.3 cm long. Sometimes it can be confusing as to where to buy San Pedro Cactus? You can buy San Pedro Cactus online as it can be grown in some parts of the world only for ornamental purposes. In many countries growing San Pedro Cactus is completely prohibited due to the presence of mescaline in this plant. Essential caring tips while growing San Pedro Cactus Sunlight: This cactus easily grows in full sun. In summers, it can be kept in light shade as during hot summers too much heat may burn the plant. During the growing season, the plant should be kept in a warm atmosphere. Soil condition: San Pedro cactus needs soil that drains well and is moderately acidic. Soil can be made nutrient-rich by adding soluble fertilizers in the summer season. Always use soil that contains organic material like humus which decomposes microorganisms since the plant takes them in as nutrients. Use highly diluted fertilizers when the plant is at a tender age as the soil will not have excess salt concentration that covers the root hormones making the plant short in size. A mildly diluted fertilizer will be good for an old San Pedro cactus. Watering: During winters, this cactus needs less watering as the plant is dormant and absorbs less water. In summers, San Pedro cactus requires more watering sessions as temperature is high. Be cautious while watering a San Pedro Cactus as the roots may rot if they remain soaked in water for long and the cactus may die eventually. Allow the soil to dry completely before the next watering session. Toxicity levels: This plant contains mescaline- an alkaloid having hallucinogenic effects harmful for neural circuits in the brain. It is slightly poisonous and should be kept away from the kids. Grooming and maintenance: It is a maintenance-free plant like many other cacti. If you want to enhance the growth of new stems, trim the hedges and remove the withered parts two or three times a month. Water evenly after grooming the plant to rejuvenate the growth cells of the cactus. In winters you can skip this routine as the plant is dormant in this season. During growth, the San Pedro cactus becomes prone to diseases and pest attacks. It is susceptible to fungal infections like witches broom disease and orange rot if overwatered. You can remove the affected parts with a clean knife if the fungal infection occurs. Apply neem oil to get rid of pests. Cultivation of Echinopsis Pachanoi or San Pedro Cactus from Seeds and Cuttings Cultivation of San Pedro Cactus from the seeds Cultivation of San Pedro Cactus from seeds is easy as the germination of seeds of this plant occurs at a fast rate. When to collect San Pedro seeds? San Pedro cactus may bloom in July but the fruit will ripen in early autumn. When the fruit ripens to a pinkish colour and produces hair-like structures outside, this is the right time to collect the seeds. Take out the spongy matter from inside and collect the tiny black seeds. Germination of the seeds will be fast if the seeds are sown right after collecting them in autumn. Photo Source: skillcut Healthy San Pedro Cactus seeds will germinate in about one month. Seeds must be sown under right conditions to ensure successful germination of the seeds and also to minimize the chances of infection. As the seeds germinate, this is the right time when seedlings should be thinned to one per pot and shifted to a sheltered area outdoors. Avoid keeping the seedlings in direct sunlight as they may suffer sunburn in direct sunlight. Cultivation of San Pedro Cactus from the Cuttings It is possible to root San Pedro Cactus cuttings in a specially composed cactus rooting mix. Cactus rooting powder can be used to fasten and improve the rooting process. Allow the cut wounds to dry for several weeks before putting the cuttings in the rooting mix. Once dry, these cuttings are ready to be potted. Potted San Pedro Cuttings will start rooting in 2 to 6 weeks. San Pedro Cactus Growth Rate Echinopsis Pachanoi commonly called San Pedro Cactus is a fast-growing large columnar cactus. In a favourable growing environment, this cactus can grow as long as 12 inches (30 cm) per year. They should be planted in good soil and can be watered often during the warm summer months to fasten their growth. San Pedro Cactus can remain shorter due to less light and restrictions of the root. Photo Source: Desert horizon nursery Best Places to Buy San Pedro cactus Online Once you have thought of growing San Pedro Cactus, you may wonder where to buy San Pedro cactus? Many online stores sell San Pedro Cactus, some of them offering free delivery and free returns. You can buy San Pedro Cactus online at an affordable price. You can also get special offers and fast delivery options on every purchase. Make sure to do your own research while buying San Pedro Cactus seeds and cuttings online and the information provided here is for reference purposes only. Check different sites to get the best deal. Here is a list of some online stores www.24high.nl www.worldseedsupply.com https://therooster.com 1. www.24high.nl At 24High, San Pedro Cactus is on sale that contains mescaline. Mescaline has a bitter taste and is a psychedelic compound. The effects of mescaline are similar to LSD. You may get hallucinations from mescaline just like LSD. It has been used for centuries in Central America especially Mexico during sacred rituals. 2. www.worldseedsupply.com The seeds of San Pedro Cactus are available online on www.worldseedsupply.com. However, in purchasing, the international buyers have to agree to the terms and conditions before the items can be sent. Do your own research on cactus forums before buying cactus seeds as the seeds available online may not be San Pedro seeds but are hybrids between San Pedro and another species of Trichocereus genre. You may end up having a plant that is completely different from San Pedro Cactus. 3. https://therooster.com It is one of the best places to buy San Pedro Cactus online. San Pedro Cactus is available here. A cutting of this cactus may cost you around $20 a piece and come in sections of about 12 inches in length. This cactus is very fast-growing all over North, Central, and South America. There are many reliable companies where you can buy these "landscape only" cacti like San Pedro Cactus Sales Company or ThesucculentSource.com. Or check your local nurseries and greenhouses to find the Echinopsis Pachanoi or San Pedro Cactus. The legal status of San Pedro Cactus in different countries In some countries like India, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland etc. Mescaline is banned and cultivation/production/possession/sale/purchase/transport and storage of San Pedro Cactus is banned. In countries like the U.K., some parts of Australia, Canada, Thailand, etc. San Pedro Cactus can be grown for ornamental purposes and using San Pedro Cactus for mescaline is completely banned. Extracting mescaline from the cactus is illegal and can land you in jail. Making any preparations from this cactus is equal to possessing mescaline and is a punishable offense.

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