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Glad you enjoyed the video! We have a couple of videos on taking cuttings for propagation, grafting, and planting cactus cuttings on our channel if you would like to take a look! :)

This was back in May, at the time of posting! :)

We try to recommend using as small of a pot as possible while still being able to maintain stability for the cactus, and accounting for future growth. Generally speaking, an 8" diameter pot with capacity for 3-5 gallons of soil medium will be enough for a 12"-30" tall San Pedro with a few offsets for a few years. Any bigger than that and you'll want te 12" - 15 gallon sizes to ensure you're not top heavy and tipping over with a larger plant. It's not an exact rule of thumb, but usually the plant is good at naturally limiting itself to the container. If you need it to stay smaller, go smaller!

That's great to hear, hope your cactus thrives!

Thank you for watching!

That's great to hear haha, glad your cats have accepted the cactus.

That's so great to hear, thank you! :)

@@SanPedroSource your welcome, your site is the best! Is there a timeframe as to when more Peruvian torch will be available? I’m looking at add a coupe to my little collection

We added some cuttings today that should be available, but it's hard to say when we get more as they can become available pretty sporadically.

@@SanPedroSource thank you! I’ll be checking frequently

You're very welcome, thank you for watching!

Thank you! Hope you enjoyed the video and learned plenty.

It's actually a mutation of the Bolivian Torch! Crazy we know :D

We suggest a ratio of roughly 40-50% percent inorganic material like perlite or horticultural pumice to organic material such as peat moss and coco coir so that the water drains well. A well draining soil mixture, ensuring the cut end of the cactus is callused (if you're not using a rooted cutting), and not watering for the first 2-4 weeks will really help! No special compost is needed, though rooting hormone can help. Let us know if that answers your question :)

Glad it helped!

It definitely is possible but it's recommended to do this during warmer seasons, as both cacti will be actively growing. If you can do this indoors with controlled light and temperature, that can help!

Well done!

No but that's a really interesting idea!

@@SanPedroSource I will send you some info on your instagram account

Hey there! Unfortunately we do not ship outside of the United States at this time. If you're planning on getting a San Pedro for your garden make sure to protect it from colder temps by using frost blankets or bringing it indoors or to a greenhouse (if possible). Trichocereus Terscheckii / Argentine Saguaro are a more cold tolerant option but you'll still need to be careful.

@SanPedroSource Great, Thanks for your reply 😍

You should *always* wait about 14 days to water after repotting/damaging roots to avoid root rot. Generally the soil should be well draining but I guess they can adapt to various circumstances. Trichocereus are very resilient plants. Some would even say they're hard to kill.

Since we backfilled the hole we dug with plenty of well draining soil, the root system will be centered in that and do just fine (even when the natural soil around it is full of clay that doesn't drain well). And yes! We recommend waiting 1-2 weeks to water to allow the cactus time to acclimate to the planting, moisture in the soil used, etc.

@SanPedroSource Thanks, I was thinking that the surrounding clay would act like a seal, so with enough rain and nowhere to drain to, the hole containing the cactus root ball could fill up and stay wet for a while

We really appreciate it, thank you! (we removed that other guy's comments - they seemed a bit aggressive 😅)

Supercool, We don't need negative vibes ☮,people should do what they want and not bother others. I will look forward to the next cacti that I purchase from your amazing store ❤

Thank you! We are very grateful to live in southern California 🙏

Plenty left over!

Great question! The vascular bundle will connect to any offsets regardless of the orientation of the plant.

Yes! They bloom large white flowers with white hairs.

Thank you that is so awesome to hear!

That's awesome, thank you! Hope that your cacti are doing well.

Up to 2-3 feet on average with good conditions and proper care

The blooms have been gorgeous this year so far!

Best of luck! Feel free to email us if you have any questions.

Good question! Rooting hormone is great for encouraging root development in the cuttings (make sure to let them callus over first), but isn't meant for the mother plant.

Thank you very much!

Sounds great, thank you so much!

Hello! Are you asking when a good time to repot is?

While the San Pedro can tolerate some cold, it is maybe not the best choice for areas with prolonged snowfall and freezing temperatures. You can, however, use protective measures like frost blankets to provide an extra layer of insulation, trapping heat from the ground and helping to keep the cactus above freezing temperatures. Just make sure to cover before frost hits.

Thank you very much and best of luck with your cactus endeavors! :)

That's so great to hear!

Oooo now that would be something!

It's a Serra-blue Peruvianis and once it flowers you can cross pollinate them!

You will need enough pressure to secure the union between the scion & rootstock. Not sure if that’s what your question is about but hope this helps!

We recommend a 50% organic mix and 50% inorganic such as peat and pumice.

Thank you and best of luck, you got this! Make sure to really anchor it in the soil as best you can.

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.

You got it!

Thank you :D much appreciated!

Aw shucks 🤭 thank you!

It’s a popular cultivar of Trichocereus pachanoi

You'll want to wait until the cutting's roots become established - this can take around 4-8 weeks. We also have a video on planting cuttings if you'd like to take a look! It has planting tips and a section on post planting care.

Good question! The Argentine Saguaro (not to be confused with the Saguaro, or Carnegiea gigantea) shares the genus Trichocereus with these other cacti, it's scientific name being Trichocereus terscheckii. This video is a guide to the major kinds of Trichocereus cacti.

Please if you find the time to tell me the name of the one that looks blue ?

@@kathleenlewis1954 blue mongoose

There's so many hybrids . I think they're so unique

​@@kathleenlewis1954 I call it a BLU TORCH. I have 4 in my collection