Trichocereus macrogonus

Trichocereus Macrogonus, a close cousin to the San Pedro , Peruvian Torch and Trichocereus bridgesii, is a blue-green Trichocereus. They are very hardy and easy to grow. It contains less than 1% of 3,4-dimethoxyphenylethylamine, less than 1% of 3-methoxytyramine, less than 1% of tyramine and more than . 05% of mescaline. Tricocereus macrogonus "Big Mac" is the fastest growning of all the Tricos. Growing so fast that 2 feet per year is common, sometimes splitting their own skin.

If grown outdoors in summer, Trichocereus macrogonus enjoys full sun or afternoon shade. If kept inside it needs bright light, and some direct sun. It requires little water, but it needs good drainage.



We have the following available;

Trichocereus macrogonus 6cm £7.00


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Trichocereus cuzcoensis
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T.pachanoi dried tissue