Cactus San Pedro (1.0-1.4m) in Stainless Steel Pot (35x35)
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🌵 Cactus San Pedro (Trichocereus pachanoi) is a fast-growing, columnar cactus native to the Andes Mountains of South America—particularly Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Here's a full breakdown of what makes it so fascinating:
🌵 What Is the San Pedro Cactus?
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Name: San Pedro cactus (Trichocereus pachanoi)
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Type: Tall, fast-growing cactus
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Where It Grows: Andes Mountains in Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia
🌿 What It Looks Like
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Color: Blue-green
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Shape: Tall columns with 6–8 ribs
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Height: Can grow up to 20 feet (6 meters)
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Flowers: Big white flowers that bloom at night in summer
🧠 Why It's Special
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Used in Ceremonies: Indigenous people have used it for thousands of years in spiritual rituals
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Psychedelic Effects: Contains mescaline, a natural substance that affects the mind
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Still Popular Today: Used for healing, meditation, and gardening
🌎 How It Grows
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Fast Growth: Can grow about 12 inches (30 cm) per year
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Branches: Often grows multiple stems from the base