Trichocereus Pachanoi
San Pedro · Echinopsis pachanoi
Description
Trichocereus pachanoi, commonly known as San Pedro, is one of the most iconic and cultivated columnar cacti in the world. Native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru, where it grows between 2,000 and 3,000 metres altitude, this cactus is characterised by its vigorous growth, well-defined ribs (usually 6-8) and short spines or, in many varieties, practically absent. Its blue-green colour and elegant bearing make it a first-class ornamental plant for gardens, terraces and landscaping projects. Under optimal conditions it can reach heights of over 6 metres and produces large, beautiful nocturnal white flowers. It is one of the most sought-after species by European nurseries and garden centres for both its ornamental value and its ease of cultivation and adaptation to the Mediterranean climate.
Key features
- →Fast growth: up to 30 cm/year under optimal conditions
- →Excellent adaptation to Mediterranean climate
- →Spectacular nocturnal flowering (white flowers up to 22 cm)
- →Ideal as rootstock for its vigour
- →Minimal maintenance once established
- →High resistance to common pests