SAN PEDRO CACTUS
Scientific Name: Echinopsis pachanoi (previously known as Trichocereus pachanoi)
Common Names: San Pedro Cactus
Description:
The San Pedro Cactus is a tall, columnar cactus with a long history and cultural significance.
Size: It can grow quite large, reaching heights of 10-30 feet (3-9 meters) or more in its natural habitat. Indoors, with proper care, it can reach 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters) tall.
Stems: The defining feature is the thick, upright, columnar stems. These stems are typically blue-green in color and have 5-9 ribs running vertically.
Flowers: Mature San Pedro cacti produce large, white, fragrant flowers that bloom at night, typically in late spring or summer.
Uses:
Traditional Use: The San Pedro Cactus has a long history of ritualistic use in some Andean cultures.
Ornamental Plant: Popular due to:
- Majestic, columnar form with beautiful night-blooming flowers.
- Relatively easy care requirements (prefers bright light, well-draining soil, and infrequent watering) once established.
