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3-varieties of sacred cactus, from Peruvian seed |
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• Bridgesii • Wild Andes • Standard
Peruvian Torch |
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Sacred Cactus live indefinitely, self cloning themselves from sections
that break off, or by propagation of cuttings. You can keep one of these growing
for decades.
Lots of time, effort, and expense were involved in making them available for you
to purchase. I know you will be happy - 100% satisfaction guaranteed or I'll
arrange return shipping + full refund. Verne Robinson, September 2009 |
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| These are the actual plants growing in the wild
somewhere in the
Andes mountains of Peru. Seed was collected for germination in
California back in August, 2007. |
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(above) it is natural for columns to fall over from
their weight, or be blown down in storms.
(right) see how the columns are flowing down the hill?
That is nature for you. |
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Notice how the tip looks like a flame?
That's why they are called
torches. |
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| 1 each: Bridgesii
(out of stock) |
Seed grown Bridgesii specimens germinated August, 2006 they are nearly 3 years old — ready
to rocket in size (doubling each year)
These are so tall now they need a wood stick support, and to be re-potted in 1 gallon or larger
containers. When you do it: the neck is buried about 3" deeper. No, it does not
rot the neck. It provides support as these easily outgrow themselves in
greenhouse conditions, becoming top heavy. In nature they would grow more slowly
in less ideal conditions, to fall over and root the horizontal portion- the tip
then turning vertically. I have seen this many times in outdoor
specimens. Next spring you can cut & root the upper tip portion, letting the
base grow offset tips. |
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| About
Trichocereus Peruvianus |
T. Peruvianus has several distinct variations.
The classic T. Peruvianus was identified by Britton
& Rose. My specimens are identical to ones owned by
Bob Ressler. Ressler's website has excellent photos.
Known varieties such as Glaucus, KK242, Bridgesii
and standard Peruvian Torch will each amaze
you--they will grow big, blue and beautiful! Once
they reach a certain size the annual growth is
incredible. Starting from the plants I offer you can
have a large, valuable specimen in just 2-3 years.
Tips can grow up to 24" in one year under ideal
conditions (root space, light, heat, fertilizer &
water). They will grow pups from the base that shoot
up getting thicker every year.
Trichocereus from the Andes are rare plants and very
desirable to own. Mature specimens are expensive,
hard to find for sale and too difficult to ship—so
you have to raise your own.
Shipped in the pot—never bare root! [Bare rooting a
plant damages the roots by drying them out and
causing some to break off. When replanted, roots can
rot unless you withhold water for a week or two.]
All my plants arrive to you with soil in their
container as shown. You will receive a healthy,
growing plant that does not need anything except
light and water, love & care. |
(below) Wild Andes variety grown
from the seed collected in the wild—the ones for sale.
Germinated August 2007, up-potted from 2" pots into
4" square containers in August, 2009. |
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(below) a noisy crop of kids all wanting to have their own rooms.
Raising seedling requires years of patient care. If they dry out
they die, if you over water you can rot them. Growth is very slow
the first year. |
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| Oh, you San Pedro are such babies! You'd be lonely
if you couldn't feel your neighbor's spines. |
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