Peyote (Lophophora williamsii), San Pedro and Peruvianus cacti

The use of hallucinogenic cacti has been used for thousands of years the native peoples of the Americas. The main active ingredient is mescaline, which Aldous Huxley famously wrote about in his book, The Doors of Perception, though they have been also been found to have other psychoactive alkaloids.

The Peyote cacti is probably the most well known of all hallucinogenic cacti, it has the highest concentrate of Mescaline and is the slowest growing cacti in the world, taking up to 10 years to grow to the size of a small apple. The San Pedro or Peruvians also has a history of shamanic usage dating back to Peru for over 3000 years; this is the fastest growing cacti and also the tallest reaching heights of twenty feet.

Pot Seeds are proud to have in stock some half price big phat 8-10 year old peyote (5-6cm).

These rare and beautiful peyote are a must have for all cacti enthusiasts. These live potted plants are about the size of an English Cox apple and in lovely conditon. They make an ideal ornament or the perfect cool gift idea. Limited availability, order fast while stocks last.

Was £59 new reduced price £29.95

Peyote is a hallucinogenic cactus that grows naturally in the desert regions of northern Mexico and the southern United States.

Peyote has a history of traditional use amongst native American tribes as a shamanic teacher plant that can give visions of an alternate reality or the spirit world.

It is also used as a recreational drug in western cultures and it has similar (but not the same) effects to LSD or magic mushrooms. The effects of peyote (or mescaline) are unique and although they can begin with nausea, this levels out to a narcotic euphoria and intense, yet pleasurable hallucinations.

As opposed to LSD and psylocybin (the chemical in magic mushrooms that gets you high), which tend to have more of an adrenalin-controlled experience, peyote leads you to a dream-like trance state, which is both enjoyable and unique. For this reason, it is said to be one of the ultimate highs and we only suggest you use peyote for this purpose if you live in a country where it is legal to do so.

16 year old peyote and an apple. Peyote is not a party drug and should be treated with respect. If the top of the button is cut off it should grow back next year. Please note we will not sell any peyote to anybody who has the intention of massacring the plant.

Peyote grows very slowly and needs to be at least 12 years old before it is ready for journeying; the above pic compares a 16-year-old peyote to an English apple.

The San Pedro cactus is the name given to psychoactive species of the genus Trichocereus (T. pachanoi, T. peruvianus) which comprises about thirty species, mainly found in the Andes. It is a large columnar cactus that grows up to heights of twenty feet. Its mescaline content is less than that of peyote (0.3 - 1.2 percent), but because of its great size and rapid growth, it may provide a more economical source of mescaline than peyote. The Tricocereus Peruvianus gives clear visions and hallucinations during a mystical and earthy trip. This information is supplied purely for educational purposes if you live in the UK.

As well as making superb ornaments for the type of people who visit this web site, certain cacti from South America make ideal Pot Pourri when cut into small pieces and dried.

We are delighted to offer genuine organic dried Cactus grown in the Andes region of Peru, supplying only the outer cactus flesh with the spines, skins and woody core already removed. All cacti is from a sustainable source.

The shamans from American tribes would boil up the peruvianus tissue for a few hours, filter and drink, to contact the spirit world and to use in ceremonies.

Whether you're young or old alike, our cacti are perfect for all your Pot Pourri needs, we sell in amounts ranging from 20 grams to 1 kilo, simply click from the drop down list below to order.

Big fat San Pedro cuttings, rebootable, sold by weight.

The San Pedro cactus has gained considerable fame in the past five years after numerous reports that it is hallucinogenic, contains mescaline and is readily available from cactus nurseries. This plant, known botanically as Trichocereus Pachanoi, is native to the Andes of Peru and Ecuador.

Sold as botanical specimens or collectors pieces, click below to choose the weight you require.

Peyote Seeds and Grow Kits

In addition to our live cacti botanical specimins, we also supply a great range of cacti seeds and cacti grow kits.

Click here to visit our cacti seeds and cacti growing kits page.

Shipping Information

We ship our cacti to anywhere in Europe with no questions asked, as we believe it is a fundamental right to experience shamanic journeying and discover self-knowledge and kinship with all beings, plants, animals and the Earth herself. Due to importation of soil regulations and also because we fear the cacti may not survive a long journey, we are sorry we do not ship cacti to anywhere outside Europe (we will send seeds and grow kits anywhere though, so you can still grow your own if you are patient).

Shipping is charged according to the weight of the order, please refer to our shipping charges to calculate the cost or if you are unsure, please email us. The weights of products are given in the table below.

Product	Weight
Peruvianus potted plants	under 250 grams
4 - 14 year old peyote potted plants	under 250 grams
Medium San Pedro cuttings (30 cm+)	Under 1000 grams
Large San Pedro cuttings (50 cm+)	Under 2000 grams
Very large San Pedro live potted plant	Over 2000 grams

Links on peyote and other cacti:

Links to Internet sites with information on mescaline cacti.

Erowid Cacti Vault - information on peyote and San Pedro from Erowid, one of the best resources on psychoactive plants on the Internet.

Peyote.net - dedicated to the protection and promotion of the peyote cactus and its sacramental use.

A brief history of peyote - interesting information and history on peyote from a north American perspective.

The cultivation of Lophophora (Peyote) - informative guide on how to grow peyote, including tips on how to speed them up a bit.

[Disclaimer: Our wonderful politicians know what is best for you and have made preparation of, and extraction of certain chemicals in peyote, i.e., mescaline, illegal in some countries. So please don't have any fun with our cacti if you live in such a country; instead leave them on a windowsill or something, look at them and pretend you're having a trip.]