cactus

Someone on Reddit posted that you could air layer TBM, so I figured I'd try it out before the summer. The trick is apparently to let it callous after taking the cut. Should be able to slice at the base, place it over an empty terracotta pot, and let the exposed area dry without harming new roots.

Uploading for reference before posting newer photos. Beginning of second year growing in zone 6b/7a (winter indoors; summer outdoors).

Uploading for reference before posting newer photos. Very early after buying TBM cuttings. Growing in zone 6b/7a (winter indoors; summer outdoors).

Hello I need some help with extracting mescaline,I didn't want to do a extraction I cooked 180g of Trichocereus bridgesii inside a cast iron pot and there are a bad iron taste to it that is why I want to extract it. From this point after the boiling I need some help. I have some acids, HCl...

I had planned for a special mescaline trip for a couple months ahead of time. Finally the time came to make it happen and boy was it worth it and met my expectations. Although I've had mescaline many times, I'd definitely say this was one of my most enjoyable trips with it for various reasons...

An Icaros DNA cactus showing its orange spines in the sunlight.

Top: Trichocereus Peruvianus (Icaros DNA) Middle: Trichocereus Pachanoi (Ogun) Bottom: Trichocereus Bridgesii (Unknown)

Showing the difference in colors between two neighboring segments of a Trichocereus Bridgesii Monstrose (TBM) cactus.

My oldest Trichocereus Bridgesii Monstrose (TBM) cactus throwing some summer pups.

Wondering which cactus you might find a particular alkaloid in? This has the answer! In his characteristically thorough style, Keeper Trout has produced another indispensable guide for those with an interest in cactus alkaloidal phytochemistry. Lists each alkaloid in a logical sequence, along...

I have a lot of cactus cuttings that I had stored in a garden bag for 10 days. They have grown mold on them and the ends have a strong, orange tinge on them. There are also black spots with liquid oozing out. I have removed them from the bag and stored them openly to aerate. Are they still...