Echinopsis Pachanoi, also known as San Pedro cactus, is a fast-growing columnar cactus native to the Andes Mountains in Peru. It has been used for centuries by indigenous people in ceremonial and spiritual practices. The most common way to use San Pedro is to drink a brewed tea made from its dried or fresh greenish-blue fruits, which are rich in mescaline and other psychoactive alkaloids.
San Pedro cactus can be grown from seed or cuttings. When growing from seed, it is best to start them in late winter or early spring. Sow the seeds on the surface of well-draining potting mix and keep them moist but not wet. Place the pots in a warm, sunny spot and wait for the seeds to germinate, which can take up to two weeks. Once the seedlings have emerged, water them only when the soil has completely dried out. Fertilize monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during their first growing season
To propagate San Pedro cactus from cuttings, look for healthy stems that are at least 6 inches (15 cm) long and have at least 2 nodes (the small bumps where leaves once grew). Cut just below a node with a sharp knife or pruning shears and allow the cutting to callous over for a few days before potting it up in well-draining potting mix. Water sparingly until new growth appears, then water as needed to keep the soil lightly moistened but not soggy