Trichocereus peruvianus

Peruvian torch cactus

Peyote and Other Psychoactive Cacti
by Adam Gottlieb, 1977. "How to use them - How to extract them - What they contain - Where to obtain them - How to cultivate them and increase their potency"
San Pedro Potency FAQ
An inforrmal response to some common questions. From Usenet, 1994.
Extracting alkaloids from Trichocereus cacti
San Pedro Grower's Guide
Extraction of Cactus Alkaloids
Cactus Excerpts and Commentary
From a variety of sources

Erowid (homepage, more info)
"Documenting the Complex Relationship between Humans and Psychoactives"
- Cacti Vault
  Links and information on psychoactive cacti other than peyote. (related items...)
Knehnav's Homepage (homepage, more info)
- Trichocereus peruvianus pictures (related items...)

Trichocereus spp.
Trichocereus peruvianus Specimen
Single specimen ~2-3 years old and 1 m tall (observe quarter in pot for size comparison). Seeds from OTJ (now Allies). Generic T. peruvianus strain. Wintered indoors first year, outdoors second year with dramatic slowing of growth. Given direct sunlight 8
Trichocereus peruvianus Specimen
Image of single young specimen. Lighter green area at top is new growth this season. The climate in the northwest is not optimal for growing cacti and the growth is not particularly vigorous. Specimen was started from a cutting last winter with no waterin
Trichocereus peruvianus Specimen
Single specimen ~1-2 years old. Grown from OTJ (now Allies) seeds (generic strain) in "Cup of Gold" potting mix. Direct sunlight 8+ hours/day. Moderate watering; kept dry during winter.
3 T. peruvianus specimens
Trichocereus peruvianus Specimen
Top view of single specimen showing rib arrangement.
Trichocereus peruvianus Specimen
Tray of 1.5 month old seedlings. Sprouted in early spring in sterilized "Cup of Gold" soil mix from seeds from LJ Hudson. Given 5 hours indirect and 2 hours direct sunlight. The seedlings must be kept from overheating and burning.
Trichocereus peruvianus
Single specimen
Trichocereus peruvianus

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