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From 9" to 4 feet in 2 years. |
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(above) You can't get this kind of growth by using flower pots.
This one is in a 10 gallon nursery pot to allow development of a
large root system.
Hot Central California Valley weather, plenty of well water, organic
fertilizers, and worm compost are the keys to this kind of success.
During the summer I have to water daily.
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| (above) These cuttings from a smaller specimen were sold on ebay
March 2007. |
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(above) This Peruvian Torch looks like San Pedro when small. The spines are
very similar to San Pedro. Only in bright light do they grow to become more
like a Peruvianus in length. |
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