Peruvian Torch (Echinopsis peruviana)
Previously known as Trichocereus peruvianus. This cactus thrives at an altitude of 2000-3000 meters in it's natural habitat, the Andes in Peru and Ecuador. The Peruvian Torch grows at a high rate, contains the psychoactive compound mescaline and has green skin with a light blue glow. We sell different sizes - small, medium and large - all of which are perfect for home cultivation.
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Peruvian Torch (Echinopsis peruviana): Previously known as 'Trichocereus peruvianus'
The Peruvian Torch (Echinopsis peruviana) cactus can be found in the Andes in Peru and Ecuador. Its natural habitat are the mountain desert areas at an altitude of 2000-3000 meters above sea level. It is a fast-growing columnar species and contains the well researched psychoactive alkaloid mescaline as well as other alkaloids. The plant is bluish-green in color and grows with 6-9 broadly rounded ribs, reaching a height of 3-6 meters at a diameter of 8-18cm. The up to 4cm long spines in groups of 6-8 are located at the nodes, which are evenly spaced along the ribs with a spacing of up to 2.5cm.
Mescaline
The chemical formula for mescaline is 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine, it is a very potent mind-altering substance.
Cultivating the Peruvian Torch cactus
To grow your own Peruvian Torch clone simply place the cutting deep enough to stand on its own in special cactus soil with 25% washed sand and 35% perlite; soil for houseplants is not suited for cacti and their nutrient requirements. The soil should drain well and be able to hold enough of the moisture for at least a week without drying out. Rooting hormone is counter-productive! It can harm the tissue of the plant and open doors for bacterial or fungal rot. Let the cactus accommodate to its new home and develop a new root system on its own and DON'T water if for 2-3 weeks. Keep the freshly planted clone away from heat and direct sunlight, especially at noon, for at least 4 weeks. Once it has settled you can do it a big favor by emulating its natural habitat: 5 hours of direct sunlight, followed by several hours of indirect light. Since it is a desert plant, it does not need much water. When choosing the pot, make sure it has a punctured bottom to allow for good draining. Place the pot in a shallow tray and fill it with water, the tray, mind you. Water the soil every week in spring and autumn, but completely stop watering it in the winter time or at least limit it to only once every 2-3 weeks. In the summertime you can water the plant 3-5 times per week.
Name change: From Trichocereus to Echinopsis
Trichocereus peruvianus was the now outdated botanical name of the Peruvian Torch until a new classification for cacti came into effect and this cactus was placed in the cactus family called Echinopsis. The up-to-date correct name is Echinopsis peruviana.
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All looking good
Frisch und sehr gut gezüchtet!!
Wunderbar vorgezogen und hat problemlos geklappt wurzeln zu bilden
Pepito's Legacy
Trois belles boutures récentes, bien cicatrisées et un peu sur-dimensionnées sont arrivées sans attendre.
Fraîches et très réactives lors des bonnes stimulations, nul doute quant à leur vivacité.
Placées dans les conditions optimales, les racines apparues dans le mois suivant assurent désormais aux jeunes replants une vigoureuse croissance saine.
A la vitesse de la lumière
La torche à fais des racines rapidement, rempoté elle se porte à merveille et pousse rapidement malgré une orientation pas adéquat ! c'en ai même impressionnant ! pas encore consommé peu être la prochaine ;D
Pousse bien, vrai san pedro, prix un peu haut mais bon, rien à signaler
Titre est dans le tout.
top cuttings
Good quality cuttings, it grows well, fast and safe delivery!
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RAS
Ai commandé trois variétés, il aurait été utile de les noter/ étiqueter, mais la reconnaissance n'est pas trop ardue... encore que c'est mon boulot.
Envoi rapide, modérément discret mais puisque ça a passé la douane, tout va bien.
Emballé... moué, mais pas de dégâts, donc ça devait suffire, j'ai bien ri en voyant que seul le lageniformis était en papier-bulle, c'est plus facile à manipuler comme ça hein ^ ^ Mais vous pouvez faire pareil en papier-journal, laisser respirer c'est bien ;)
Tout ceci dit, eh ben c'est une bonne note. Mis en culture/collection dès réception, en terrarium.
Greg
Cacti cuttings were well packaged
Bigger than expected too nice one zammii might be able to try in 2 years or so lol
Kushhunter
Sehr schöner und starker steckling
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