Description

Peruvian Torch Seedlings | Trichocereus Peruvianius (Echnopsis Peruviana)

Peruvian Torch Cactus 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.

Peruvian Torch Cactus 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.

The most difficult part of cactus cultivation is complete. Seedlings have been hardened off and can be grown as adult cacti.

Per seedling

Age: 1.5 Years

*See our cactus propagation page for growing tips.