San Pedro Cactus 15 Seeds - Trichocereus pachanoi

CACTUS: Cactus, the common name for a family of desert plants. The plural is cacti or cactuses. Most species bear sharp, needlelike spines, which protect the plants from foraging desert animals. Cacti are famed for their ability to resist drought, which they owe to the fact that moisture from inside the plant evaporates very slowly through the plant's skin.

Cacti grow in hundreds of different shapes. The fibrous, juicy stems may be globular, cylindrical, branched, trailing and vinelike, ribbed, grooved, or knob-bearing. Only two species have true leaves. The rest of the 2,000 species are leafless.

Always in demand. Sacred cactus of the Inca kings. 20' columnar cactus with many ribs & short stiff spines. Produces large fragrant white flowers - 9" wide. One of the most ancient magical plants of South America, this sacred cactus has a long history of use dating back to the pre-Columbian populations who lived among the high northern Andean mountain valleys. We see evidence of its use detailed in weavings and ceramic pottery among the Chavin, Nazca, Moch, Chimu and Inca. A Chavin stone carving circa 1300-400 b.c. depicts a figure holding this species. To this day it is the centerpiece of a magico-religious healing group from the Huancabamba valley, Peru who employ it as an ally during curing ceremonies.

The San Pedro grows mainly among the high, cold desert valleys of the Andes mountains and is a marvelously resilient plant. It grows amazingly fast, easily producing 12"-18" of new growth per year. It is very forgiving and rewarding for even beginner cultivators. The blooms are exquisite! These cacti emanate a protective spirit making them fine guardians for the home and sacred garden.