Lophophora

A group of small, spineless cacti, lophophora have a very small native range in the American Southwest. They include the infamous Peyote plant as well as other species. Rare to begin with, member plants are currently endangered due to a combination of slow growth and reproduction, habitat loss, and over-collecting from the wild by cactus enthusiasts.

Scientific classification

Genus

Lophophora (Lophophora)

Family

Cactuses

Order

Pinks, cacti, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

20 - 41 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

False peyote Peyote

Care Guide for Lophophora

Every 3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 41 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Succulent & Cactus Soil

Soil Type

Water: Lophophora is drought-tolerant and thrives in arid conditions, requiring deep watering every three weeks. Primarily grown indoors for controlled environments, lophophora stores water in its tissues, making it ideal for arid climates or low-humidity indoor settings.

Propagation: Lophophora is primarily propagated by seed sowing under warm temperatures (21-38°C) with good airflow. Key needs include well-draining, neutral to slightly alkaline soil, bright indirect sunlight, and consistent moisture until germination. Grafting can accelerate growth. Difficulty level is moderate to high due to slow growth and rot sensitivity.

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