San Pedro cactus Growkit [Echinopsis Pachanoi] 20 Seeds

Grow your own San Pedro Cactus with this complete San Pedro Cactus Growkit. You will receive a good 20 San Pedro Cactus Seeds to start your growing with. Additionally, this Growkit provides several other necessities for growing a San Pedro Cactus.

Properties Growkit

• 20 San Pedro Cactus seeds
• An all-in-one package
• Clear instructions

Note: in the manual you will see that you have to put the contents of the grow kit in the microwave. DO NOT use the supplied plastic container with lid for this. Use a bowl suitable for the microwave.

San Pedro Cactus

The San Pedro Cactus is an old magical cactus originating from South-America. The cactus mainly grows in Ecuador and Peru. Mescaline is the active agent in the cactus, providing psychedelic effects. The cactus grows 10 to 50 cm a year, which is quite fast for a cactus.

All-in-one package

With the purchase of this product you have an all-in-one package to grow your own San Pedro psychedelic cactus. With this growkit you have everything you need to grow your mescaline containing cactus on your windowsil. With the germinating and growing of the small cacti it is optimal to use fluorescent light. Only after a while they are suitable to be in (direct) sunlight.

Contents of the package

• 20 San Pedro Cactus seeds
• Cactus soil
• Sand
• Fine pebbles
• Perlite
• Instruction manual

Seeds for the Psychedelic Garden

These seeds are meant to be put in the soil. They will sprout fine exotic plants that are known for their fantastical effects. However, these seeds by themselves don’t exhibit effects when ingested. So be patient and have fun growing them!

Storing, Drying and/or Repotting Cacti

San Pedro, Peruvian Torch and other cacti containing mescaline are fast-growing cacti. Since 150-200 grams of fresh San Pedro is enough for a strong mescaline trip, you'll quickly have a small stem (cutting or torch) left over. If you plan on using the cactus again in the future, you must take good care of the wound. Only cut with a clean, very sharp knife. It's best to hold the knife over a flame, either over the stove or with a lighter with a blue flame, to disinfect it. Let the knife cool before cutting to prevent infections on the leftover stem.

Storage outside the refrigerator

You can store such a cutting for up to 3 months after it has been cut. Wrap the spiky stem in a few layers of kitchen paper and store it in a kitchen cabinet out of reach of children and pets. We do not recommend storing it in the refrigerator because the relative humidity is often too high.

Drying

By storing the cactus as described above, it will already lose some moisture. The cactus can be used immediately or replanted. However, if you want it to be bone dry, keep in mind that you won't be able to replant it afterwards. Drying has the advantage of increasing the concentration of mescaline per gram of cactus, so you'll need to consume less for the same effect. Cut the cactus into very small pieces. The smaller, the better they can dry. Spread the pieces out on a piece of kitchen paper on a large baking sheet or plate. Place a cup in the middle and cover it with a clean, dry tea towel. Place the dish or plate in a location out of reach of children or pets. Replace the kitchen paper daily. Your pieces of cactus will be dried within 5-7 days. Then you can store them in a grip bag, preferably with a silica gel packet (don't worry, they're not toxic as long as you don't eat the packet).

Propagating San Pedro and other mescaline cacti (repotting)

If you want to replant/propagate San Pedro, Peruvian Torch or other cacti*, you can follow the steps below.

*these instructions do not apply to peyote cacti. For those, use a whole cactus (button) at once.

1. Recently cut the cactus? Gently dab the wounds of the mother plant and the cutting with some kitchen paper to absorb most of the wound fluid. Then place the cutting in a warm and dry location with indirect light, where it's no more than 25 °C. Note: do not place it in the sun!
2. Before you can propagate the cactus, the wound must first be well dried. How long this takes depends on the size of the wound. Long cuttings with a small wound are ideal. Leave the cutting for at least a week and check if it's dry.
3. Do you see dots or spots on the wound of the cactus? The wound may be infected. Cut off a 0.5 centimeter piece and try to let the wound dry better.
4. Fill a pot with holes at the bottom with a mixture of sand and potting soil. This combination is necessary for drainage. Place the dried cutting in the middle of the pot, about 3 centimeters deep. Put the cactus cutting back in a warm place outside direct sunlight, just like the mother plant.
5. Wait until the plant has rooted (takes about 3 to 6 weeks) and then only give small amounts of water. If the propagation was successful, you can gradually give it more water and light over time.