San Pedro (Echinopsis pachanoi)

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A.k.a. Trichocereus pachanoi. The San Pedro cactus (Echinopsis pachanoi) originates from Peru and Ecuador. This cactus contains the psychoactive compound mescaline and plays a very important part in Latin American shamanic culture. We sell cuttings in different sizes that will effortlessly resume their growth once they are put back in the ground.

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San Pedro (Echinopsis pachanoi): Previously known as 'Trichocereus pachanoi'

The San Pedro cactus (Echinopsis pachanoi) originates in the mountains of Peru and Ecuador where this mescaline cactus grows at an altitude of 2000-3000 meter. Nowadays this cactus can be found in other parts of the Andes, such as the Argentinean and Bolivian mountains. The San Pedro is a rapidly growing cactus: under the right circumstances, this cactus can grow up to 30 to 40 cm a year.

The San Pedro cactus has a extensive history in shamanic culture. The most ancient signs of ritual use date back to 2000 years ago. Since the beginning of civilization in the Andes region, local shamans were using the San Pedro as part of their rituals, hailing the cactus as the “Materia Prima’. It was used not only as a religious sacrament, but also as a shamanic medicine.

Unlike the Peyote cactus and the psilocybin mushrooms, the use of the San Pedro cactus was not punished by the catholic inquisition. It is also very surprising that this holy Indian plant bears the name of a catholic saint. How this came to be is unknown till this day.

Mescaline

The San Pedro contains mescaline, a psychoactive alkaloid with potent psychedelic and hallucinative effects. Users of mescaline attest to strong visual effects, an altered conscious, feelings of euphoria and intense harmony with nature. The normal dosage of mescaline is 0.3-0.4 gram (pure mescaline, not 0.3-0.4 grams of cactus). The consumption of mescaline cacti can induce heavy vomiting. According to original users this purging should be experienced as a positive, it is the cleansing of the body.

For the fanatics: the chemical formula for mescaline is 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine.

Cultivating the San Pedro cactus

Our cuttings of the San Pedro are exclusively derived from healthy and attractive cacti. These cuttings facilitate the home cultivation of your own San Pedro cactus. The cutting only needs to be placed in the ground after which the cutting will soon shoot roots and continue to grow, like it had never been out of the ground in the first place. Use special cactus soil and not the standard soil for indoor plants. This soil often contains an incorrect ratio of nutrients needed for cacti.

Water the cactus once a week in autumn and spring and only once every 2-3 weeks in winter. In summer you may water the cactus 3-5 times a week. The best method is to water the cactus from the bottom, so it is better to put the cactus in a pot with a punctured base. Place the pot in a shallow dish with water en the cactus will absorb what it needs. This method is preferred over watering the cactus with a spout from above.

Place the San Pedro cutting in the shade for the first month, allowing the cactus to adjust to its new surroundings and create a new root system. You will not need to water the cutting for the first 2-3 weeks.

Name change: From Trichocereus to Echinopsis

The Latin name for the San Pedro cactus has always been 'Trichocereus pachanoi', but recently a new classification for the cactus species was put in place. Now the San Pedro is subordinate to the much larger cacti family Echinopsis. The current and correct name for the San Pedro is therefore ‘Echinopsis pachanoi'. The name change has not yet caught on with the masses and the cactus is still commonly referred to as 'Trichocereus pachanoi'. It will probably take quite some time before people speak of the 'Echinopsis pachanoi'.

San Pedro (Echinopsis pachanoi) data sheet
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    04/Feb/2024

    Tres bien
    Il est arrivé très bien emballé et pousse très bien.

    L. V.
    03/Feb/2024

    Kollektor
    EINE ANDERE DIMENSION!!!

    M. W.
    26/Jan/2024

    San Pedro
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    B. S.
    09/Dec/2023

    Pedro deviendra grand
    Envoi comme toujours de qualité, même si délais un peu longs. Le Cactus a pris racine et pousse tranquillement. Je vais attendre encore avant de l'essayer.

    B. H.
    26/Nov/2023

    Pedrooo
    Nice piece of Pedroo, well packed and arrived in perfect condition.

    F. M.
    25/Nov/2023

    Just grows
    Grows as good as always

    A. V.
    25/Nov/2023

    San Pedro
    Cactus arrivato in ottimo stato e con un packaging davvero curato , ringrazio Zamnesia per il prodotto di ottima qualità, al momento ho deciso di piantarlo, con la speranza che cresca sano e forte

    S. A.
    17/Nov/2023

    Lucky and happy
    A very lucky and happy cactus came to me. He was happy to see the new soil and settled down after a few weeks by developing roots. A very fast growing beginner cactus in comparison to Peyote who is sometimes a small diva. Good stuff Zamnesia.

    B. S.
    15/Nov/2023

    Quick delivery, good Cactus
    Quick drlivery well packaged and nice Healthy Cactus, Thanks

    K. K.
    12/Nov/2023

    Nice!
    Beautiful healthy cuttings, reasonable price. Thank you

    V. D.
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