Description

13in San Pedro “Monstrose” (TPM) Cutting

Disclaimers

These Monstrose San Pedro is for ornamental use only! 

Due to the size and weight of this cactus, you MUST select Priority Mail (2-3 day shipping) at checkout

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TEMPERATURE RELATED DAMAGE- PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE TEMPERATURES IN YOUR AREA BEFORE ORDERING. TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE SHIPPING IS RECOMMENDED FOR TEMPS BELOW 30°F OR ABOVE 110°F

San Pedro Information

Trichocereus pachanoi or commonly known as “San Pedro” is the fastest growing species of columnar cacti and also produces the largest flowers in the cacti world. Their natural habitat is the higher elevations of South America, specifically in Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, as well as Bolivia. Because of their native habitat, they’re not considered “desert” cacti as they typically deal with damp soils, high elevations, and cooler temperatures.

Monstrose San Pedro Information

Monstrose is a mutation that can affect San Pedro cactus and cousins (as well as other species of cacti). It causes the cactus ribs to grow in irregular, bumpy, and wavy ways. In many cases, the growth can make it look like the cactus is melting. The bumps and irregular growths are completely random so the current growth does not indicate what any of the new growth will look like. Monstrose also has the ability to form into a crest (another mutation). Monstrose cacti are still able to produce the big, beautiful flowers that Trichocereus cacti are known for, however they will typically have shorter spines (and they can even completely lack spines or areoles in some spots!)

These Specific Monstrose San Pedro

• Length: 13 inches long
• More photos available upon request
• This cutting has an interesting growth pattern known as dichotomous branching. It’s relatively rare in columnar cacti like San Pedro. The mutation is caused by the cactus’s apical meristem (growth point on the tip) splitting into to two, creating to separate growing tip. Typically to get another growing tip, a pup must come from a vascular bundle at the areole. 
• Includes 1 San Pedro sticker 
• New to San Pedro Care? Check out our YouTube video “How To Root a San Pedro Cutting“