Cactus - San Pedro

Bright green to glaucous vertical stems is 2-4 in. thick with widely spaced spines along their ribs. The often display small fuzzy white areoles with glochids along these ribs. The San Pedro is native to tropical, mountainous areas in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru. For this reason, these adaptable, columnar cacti blend well with other tropical plants such as Canna lily, Bird of Paradise, and misc. Palms to name a few.  Areas with filtered sun is appreciated, especially for young or immature plants. They will accept and benefit from additional irrigation during growth months when they have well-draining soils but limited to no water during winter.  Size is 6-15 ft. high x 3-5 ft. wide.

Scientific Name:  Echinopsis pachanoi (Syn. Trichocereus pachanoi) San Pedro Cactus