San Pedro Cactus

Echinopsis pachanoi · Succulent

San Pedro Cactus 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 and grows happily in containers.

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