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Scientific name	Echinopsis pachanoi
Name	Cactus San Pedro
Watering	Once per week and keep moist
Pests	Spider mites, mealybugs, scale and thrips
Pet friendliness	Toxic to pets and humans
Light	Bright, indirect light
Temperature	18-24 °C
Humidity	50-60% mist if needed
Pot requirement	Good drainage and repot every 1-2 years
Plant height	2-4 m
Potting mix	Potting soil / Red soil / Manure / Perlite
Nutrition	Apply manure once in fortnight and NPK in next fortnight
Pruning & training	Remove dead and diseased leaves with sterile shears
Common color & season	N/a
Description	Commonly know as San Pedro. Grows in rocky, well-drained soil along the entire length of the Andes mountains, stretching from Argentina to Ecuador. A high altitude native (6000-9000 feet), this plant thrives in cold climates down to 15 degrees F. We love Echinopsis pachanoi for its ornamental uses in the garden. As a sturdy vertical design element it’s second to none, able to fit into tight spaces and growing 10-20 feet tall. A single stem will pup and branch, creating a staggered clump of fast-growing spires with a well-balanced form. Unlike other columnar cactus, San Pedro is relatively unspined, increasing its usefulness around patios and walkways, in pots and even indoors in a sunny spot.