Description

San Pedro “Monstrose” Cutting

Disclaimers

This cactus is for ornamental use only! 

When ordering you MUST select Priority Mail (2-3 day shipping) for $10

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CACTI FROZEN IN TRANSIT (WE SHIP FROM PHOENIX, AZ WHICH IS A “NO FREEZE” CLIMATE ZONE. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE TEMPERATURE IN YOUR AREA BEFORE ORDERING.

San Pedro “Monstrose” 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, and Bolivia.  They are not considered “desert” cacti as they typically deal with damp soils, high elevations, and cooler temperatures.

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!)

This specific cutting

There are three separate cuttings available from this plant (A, B, C)

• A: 15 inches long
• B: 15 inches long
• C: 12 inches long

The cutting will be cut upon purchase, so please allow for ~7 days of drying before the piece is shipped out. 

More photos available upon request.

NOTE: The first 2 photos are of the full mother plant the cuttings will come from. You will not receive the whole cactus.

To order, please select the cutting above to add it to your cart. If you do not see the cutting in the drop down box then it is no longer available.