San Pedro seeds (Trichocereus Peruvianus)

With these San Pedro seeds (Trichocereus peruvianus), you can grow your own Peruvian Torch cacti from seed. Trichocereus peruvianus, also known as Echinopsis peruviana, is a distinctive columnar cactus native to Peru. The cactus develops green to blue-green, ribbed stems and, under suitable conditions, can grow into a large specimen.

What is the Peruvian Torch?

Trichocereus peruvianus is a South American cactus species native to Peru and known for its upright, columnar growth habit and distinctly shaped ribs. Peruvian Torch has a history of traditional use in the Andes region. The cactus may naturally contain the alkaloid mescaline.

Care

Before sowing, use a clean tray with a well-draining growing medium. Scatter the seeds over the surface and press them down gently without covering them completely with soil. Moisten the growing medium evenly and cover the tray to maintain high humidity during germination.

Place the tray in a warm, light spot away from strong direct sunlight. Keep the growing medium slightly moist during the germination period, but avoid leaving it waterlogged for long periods. Once the seedlings have developed, you can gradually acclimatise them to lower humidity by increasing ventilation.

Allow the young cacti to gradually acclimatise to more light. As the plants grow larger and stronger, watering can be reduced. Allow the growing medium to dry out more and more between waterings. Repot the young cacti once they are sufficiently developed and need more space.

Contents

100 Peruvian Torch seeds (Trichocereus peruvianus)

Characteristics

• Peruvian Torch (Trichocereus peruvianus / Echinopsis peruviana)
• 100 cactus seeds
• For growing from seed
• Upright-growing columnar cactus
• Green to blue-green, ribbed stems
• Native to Peru in South America

Storage advice

Store the seeds in a cool, dry and dark place before use. Keep out of reach of children.