FANTASTIC care video on how to grow these awesome San Pedro cacti and so happy to have found your channel and I have subscribed, thanks so much for sharing XXXX
Can the San Pedro cactus 🌵 resist snow and ice? I want a few tall columnular cactus for my yard but don't want anything that won't resist snow and ice.
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.
Thanks for all the tips! I have one question. How about growing a san pedro cactus from a seedling? I bought one from a tent at a phish show yesterday. This seedling is about 3/4 of an inch tall. I planted it upright in a well-draining pot, with cactus soil. My question is, should a newly transplanted seedling of that size be watered right away when planted? Or should it be dry while establishing roots? It's tiny, and I assume that means it's more delicate, so I want to make sure I do it right so it survives and grows!
We stick to the transplanting rule of thumb: giving it a few days before watering to limit how much stress the plant gets. Basically allow it to settle into the new pot, make sure it's doing well, then water lightly and progressively increase the depth of watering as those roots take hold.
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.
Fair question! Our goal is education on plant care for all san pedro types. Since it's the most common type, and often the first san pedro people start with, we think it's a fine choice to learn the basics with! :)
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Just got my first san pedro today - this was by far the most helpful and clear video ive seen so far. Thank you!
Appreciate that thank you! Glad it helped!
Great tutorial, thanks! I am about to plant my first san pedro into the ground at my outdoor office garden in Arizona
Thank you and best of luck, you got this! Make sure to really anchor it in the soil as best you can.
Excellent video! Thank you very much!
Glad you liked it!
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FANTASTIC care video on how to grow these awesome San Pedro cacti and so happy to have found your channel and I have subscribed, thanks so much for sharing XXXX
Thanks for the sub! Appreciate it and hope that we can continue to be helpful :)
Wow nice one sissy. Nice sharing videos.
Thank you very much! :)
Great help. Thank you.
Great video thanks
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Thank you for a great video :)
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Glad we could help!
Can the San Pedro cactus 🌵 resist snow and ice? I want a few tall columnular cactus for my yard but don't want anything that won't resist snow and ice.
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.
Do PC san pedro flower?
Yes! They bloom large white flowers with white hairs.
Thanks for all the tips! I have one question. How about growing a san pedro cactus from a seedling? I bought one from a tent at a phish show yesterday. This seedling is about 3/4 of an inch tall. I planted it upright in a well-draining pot, with cactus soil. My question is, should a newly transplanted seedling of that size be watered right away when planted? Or should it be dry while establishing roots? It's tiny, and I assume that means it's more delicate, so I want to make sure I do it right so it survives and grows!
We stick to the transplanting rule of thumb: giving it a few days before watering to limit how much stress the plant gets. Basically allow it to settle into the new pot, make sure it's doing well, then water lightly and progressively increase the depth of watering as those roots take hold.
How well do they do when planted outside in the south 👀
They should be okay, these are pretty resilient plants! Just make sure to keep an eye out for any extremes in temperature and humidity.
I recently planted a top cutting. Is there a method to find out when i should start watering ?
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.
How fast do they grow per year usually? I know it depends but just wanted an estimate
Up to 2-3 feet on average with good conditions and proper care
the PC?!?!?! why deliberatly go with that?
Fair question! Our goal is education on plant care for all san pedro types. Since it's the most common type, and often the first san pedro people start with, we think it's a fine choice to learn the basics with! :)
@@SanPedroSource it's the first cactus people get tricked into buying, thinking it's the real thing.