Description

Fine Specimen | Trichocereus Peruvianus | Peruvian Torch Cactus Cutting [XL]

Beautiful glaucous T. peruvianus cuttings. Very Large mature size. Get a big head start with you collection.

These are choice cuttings. Expect only the largest and finest. All cuttings are crown cuts. Very limited, we only cut these when we must.

Peruvian Torch Cactus syn Echinopsis Peruviana is a fast-growing columnar cactus native to the western slope of the Andes in Peru, between about 2,000–3,000 m (6,600–9,800 ft) above sea level. The plant is bluish-green in color, with frosted stems, and 6-9 broadly rounded ribs; it has large, white flowers. It can grow up to 3–6 m (9.8–19.7 ft) tall, with stems up to 8–18 cm (3.1–7.1 in) in diameter. It is closely related to San Pedro Cactus, but much less common. It is similar in appearance, but has longer spines and has a darker colour, sometimes being glaucous. It grows much like San Pedro and is even more hardy and does exceptionally well in colder climates.

• Stunning blue-green to glaucous skin with golden spines

• Native to the high Andes of Peru

• Fast-growing and resilient

• Produces large, fragrant, night-blooming white flowers in maturity

• Excellent choice for ornamental landscapes or collectors’ greenhouses

Care Requirements:

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Water: Deep, infrequent watering during active growth; keep dry in winter

• Soil: Well-draining cactus mix

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 8b–10b; protect from frost below –6°C (20°F)

*See our cactus propagation page for growing tips.