How to Grow a San Pedro Cactus
The San Pedro cactus is native to the Andes mountains in Peru, but it is easy to cultivate in most climates. Its large, showy flowers blossom at night, and it can grow up to 5 meters tall. Here's how to grow one. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- A cutting from a San Pedro cactus
- Rooting hormone
- Potting soil
- Terra-cotta pot
Instructions
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Obtain a 3- to 4-inch cutting from a San Pedro cactus.
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Allow the cutting to dry for about two weeks in a cool, dry place, like in the shade. This keeps the cutting from getting moldy.
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Dip the cutting in rooting hormone.
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Plant the cutting in a good mix of topsoil that contains perlite. About half of the cutting should be visible above the soil line. Water the cutting well.
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Keep the cutting away from direct sunlight so it doesn't grow too thin. After about six months, the cutting should have developed sufficient roots to allow for re-potting.
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Comments
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Any one know bout san pedro cacti..mine are very slim....and over a foot... :(....also woundering if when I repot, should I cut and devide them into different pots?
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undercovervegas
Dec 08, 2010
Great article with lots of tips. Hopefully I'm going to get some cuttings soon and will try my hand at getting them to grow. -
John Rapp
Mar 19, 2010
Right on Rachel, thanks for the tips. I just got a San Pedro cutting from a cool gentleman who grows them, so now I'm just waiting a couple weeks for it to scab over ....
