San Pedro Cactus

Echinopsis pachanoi

San Pedro Cactus (Echinopsis pachanoi) is a succulent, hardy in USDA zones 8-11, that matures to about 0.3-24 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with low water needs in well-drained and occasionally-dry soil. Expect pink and white blooms in spring and summer. It attracts bees, butterflies and moths, stands up well to deer, drought and dry soil.

USDA zones

8-11

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Low

Mature size

0.3-24 ft

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Occasionally-dry

Bloom color

Pink, White

Bloom season

Spring, Summer

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Moths

Tough against

Deer, Drought, Dry soil, Heat, Pests, Rabbits

Native to

Peru to West Central & Southern Brazil and North Argentina