Peyote cultivation

How to grow peyote

Characteristics of Lophophora williansii

PEYOTE
Photo of peyote

flower

At the beginning of summer..

water

It tolerates a wide range of precipitations, from the 155 mm. up to the 560. In the event of garden cultivation, water every 7 days in spring and each 4 in summer.

gardening pot

As hallucinogenic plant, for ritual ceremonies.

weather

To the light, not directly in the sun, especially when it is young. It tolerates temperatures that can oscillate between the 40ºC and the 2ºC. It some 14 daily hours of light to grow well.

shovel

By means of the lateral sprouts which must be left to dry for 15 days. From cuttings and from seeds, although these present a very slow growth. They are prone to the infections caused by fungi in the roots, when the drainage is not good. In this case uproot, apply fungicide, let it dry for some days and replant again.

soil

Basic calcareous soils with a good drainage. Ph of 6 or 7

ALCALOIDE

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This article was endorsed by Julián Masats - Technical agricultural engineer specialized in horticulture and gardening.
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20 January, 2020

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