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Trichocereus - where to find?

Posted by Xherrus ACT Aust (My Page) on
Sun, Feb 2, 03 at 5:55

Hi everyone,

I live in Australia and I am interested in acquiring some Trichocereus cacti, namely the Peruvian Torch (Trichocereus Peruvianus) and the San Pedro (Trichocereus Pachanoi). Can anyone advise me as to the availability of these cacti in Australia (from garden shops and the like) and what kind of prices I would be looking at for mature specimens?
Any help is much appreciated.

- Xherrus


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RE: Trichocereus - where to find?

Hi
I can help with some small seedlings of Trichocereus.
I have Trichocereus rosea and gladiatus and 2 unnamed species if you are interested E-mail me.
Regards Dave61


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RE: Trichocereus - where to find?

I would be sure you could find these plants in Canberra itself. There is a local club you could join. I just wonder why you ask about these two plants in particular? Your reasons for growing them? Joylene


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RE: Trichocereus - where to find?

Hi Joylene
Hope your not trying to suggest drug usage!
They are very nice plants, im proud of how well mine are growing!
Steve


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RE: Trichocereus - where to find?

yeah the pasadena collection in victoria sells a lot of sacred cacti including the ones you are after. I also would be happy to give/post some cuttings if you wish.


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RE: Trichocereus - where to find?

  • Posted by mycena Nth NSW Aust (My Page) on
    Sun, Nov 9, 03 at 8:37

Keep an eye out at hardware stores for cheap specimens of the penis cactus (montrose form of T bridgesii)
There are several web companies specialising in cacti with psychopharmalogical and medicinal significance who d mail order

try www.shaman-australis.com for seeds
both shaman-australis and earthalchemy stock seeds
gomaos garden ofetn has plants as does Earthpod
otherwise do a search for Urban tribes who have a great selection

Trichocereus are permitted imports to australia and it certainly is economical to import seed cheaply
These species apart from their cultural significance are great grafting stock for less hardy species and you cant have too many on hand.


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RE: Trichocereus - where to find?

I just ordered some San Pedro from Urban Tribes (link included) - I had a friend who had done that before. I'll probably post on here again to mention whether or not it's a good source.

botanist << thanks for the offer (damn that was ages ago you posted) if you're still willing to post cuttings I can send you a money order or something - no need to give them away, I appreciate the trouble it takes to mail them and all.

Here is a link that might be useful: Urban Tribes


 
 

 

 


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