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(above) California spring 2010. We had lots
of rain to offset previous drought years. The outdoor specimens are vibrant from the
cleansing pure water that fell from the
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Can I grow in my
region?
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Sunrooms are a good way to
grow year round even in
areas where it snows.
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Winter Shipping advice
Will my
cactus
freeze
during
shipment to
me? 99%
do not; but
that is
because my
customers
first check
for
sub-freezing
temps across
the nation
at the US
Weather
Service. Ask
for a
shipping
"Hold" if
you see that
Hell is
freezing
over... |
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How
fast do these plants grow?
People have actually sent email declaring me a liar; shouting at me
that a Peruvian Torch can't grow this fast.
I hope to show you this as proof; large root systems
produce large plants. If you want big cactus give them big
containers.
Use living soil as described on this site. Roots depend upon a
relationship with soil microorganisms to feed them.
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Repotting a skinny neck wild Andes
These guys grow in an
expanding column "club
shape". I keep repotting to
deeper containers while
burying the neck so it will
transform into stem tissue.
By 24" tall you should
harvest tips to start as new
plants, allowing the base to
grow offsets.
These grow faster and faster
as they have more skin to
photosynthesize with. You
just have to keep up with
up-potting to 4, 6, 10
gallon containers. In a
couple of years yours should
be taller than you are,
extra columns popping up
with the central one thick
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How do you
keep the soil from falling out?
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Packing secrets revealed!
Yes, it takes more time and
effort but you receive a
healthy, happy plant that
will love you like a new
puppy. Only without all
the mess & noise. |
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Fastest growing Peruvianus |
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Nothing comes close to the rapid
growth of this fat monster. Sometimes a I have one or two to sell on
eBay. You have to sign up for
eBay's "My favorite Searches" in your account. |
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Lets check on the
crop of
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Roots
may take months; you have to check
for root buds, mist in the evening,
and lightly water ones with buds to
encourage fine root formation. |
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Cut off that tip! |
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Your
plant can easily by
propagated.
San
Pedro were born to take cuttings.
Cut off the tip and she'll
pop up with 1, 2, 3, or 4 new ones. |
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How to mix potting soil |
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You
may not have access to home made
compost but you can make good
mixtures from stuff sold at Home
Depot or Lowes. |
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