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Peruvian Torch cuttings
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Many people think
cactus grow slowly. The actual growth rate of organically grown San
Pedro and Peruvian Torches is astonishing.
At right is a old chunk that I found at an abandoned nursery 1-year
ago this month. It was in such bad shape I didn't really know what
it was.
A year later you can see it is a beautiful brown spined Peruvianus.
Look at that growth spurt! |
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| There is not simply "one true torch." Instead there are many
variations from Peru. Here are just a few that you may enjoy
viewing. |
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| (above) Standard Peruvianus cutting |
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(above) The standard Peruvian Torch that may be the old Britton & Rose T.
Peruvianus. |
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| (left) notice the brown/gold/orange colors of the top most
spines. These can appear like the flames of a torch, which is why I
believe these are called Peruvian Torches. |
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| These San Pedro stumps are from plants I have tended since 1989.
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(Above) Very fat, moderate blue color, short spines. Very vigorous with
exceptional annual growth.
(Below) The cutting-- |
(Above) Very fat, intense blue color, medium length spines that easily
detach. Very vigorous with exceptional annual growth. (Below) The cutting-- |
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