How Many Times Can a San Pedro Cactus Flower?

How Many Times Can a San Pedro Cactus Flower?

It’s no secret that San Pedro (Echinopsis pachanoi) is one of the most magical types of cacti out there.  San Pedros is a mostly-mildly hallucinogenic cactus that produce large showy flowers with a spectacular aromatic bouquet but only blooms very rarely. San Pedro cactus is that lovely flowers are almost as notable as its mind-altering…

Is Peyote Cactus Same as San Pedro Cactus? 

Is Peyote Cactus Same as San Pedro Cactus? 

Small spineless, hemispherical fleshy peyote cactus, with the lower rounded parts that have a tuft or hairs of yellow-white on the summit. Naturally, peyote grows in gravelly sandy soils and clay that are situated on gentle slopes and requires part shade. It is prohibited in most of the world’s western regions. Peyote plants have more…

Is Peruvian Apple Cactus the Same as San Pedro Cactus? 

Is Peruvian Apple Cactus the Same as San Pedro Cactus? 

The San Pedro cactus is considered a “sacred plant” by the indigenous peoples of Peru and Bolivia, who believe it to be a physical link to spiritual energy. They often use it in ceremonies that involve intense prayer and meditation.  The Peruvian Apple is one of the cacti most commonly mistaken as San Pedro. The…

Can You Smoke San Pedro Cactus?

Trichocereus Pachanoi: Can You Smoke San Pedro Cactus?

We recently tried smoking San Pedro powder. It was a brave thing to do, and we were hoping for a spiritual experience. The results were disheartening. First, we tried smoking pure harmaline freebase made from Harmine. We dipped a cigarette in the solution and smoked it. Nothing happened at all, except for maybe feeling a…

Trichocereus Pachanoi: Can San Pedro Cactus Survive in Winter?

Trichocereus Pachanoi: Can San Pedro Cactus Survive in Winter?

The genus echinopsis has over 120 species most of which are from south-America (e.g. brazil, chile, peru). The echinopsis pachanoi, also known as the san Pedro cactus is a member of the genus trichocereus . It can still be found on market under the original name ( trichocereus pachanoi ). It can reach several meters…