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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 heavens washing away their sins.

Can I grow in my region?
Sunrooms are a good way to grow year round even in areas where it snows.  More...
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...

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. More...

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 as your leg.

How do you keep the soil from falling out?
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.
 

Photos of specimens available
Some of the finest Peruvian plants money can buy
 
 

Comparison of varieties
The 2008 batch of cuttings has rooted.
 
 

What size flower pot should I use?
Your eBay plant can grow as big as you want it to!
 
 

Fastest growing Peruvianus
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.
 
 

Lets check on the crop of cuttings
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.

Cut off that tip!
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.

How to repot your plant
Here is how to do it.

How to mix potting soil
You may not have access to home made compost but you can make good mixtures from stuff sold at Home Depot or Lowes.

Poor planties get root bound
You can make your eBay San Pedro happy with a larger container filled with new soil. Then you'll have happy planties!



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