Lophophora-Williamsii: profile peyote
Quick answer
Lophophora williamsii (peyote) is native to Chihuahuan Desert and Tamaulipan thornscrub, thriving in limestone soils along the Texas-Mexico border. The rounded blue-green globose bodies grow nearly flush with ground level under sparse shrubs.
Start here:
- 1. Plant in a deeper than normal pot to account for taproot
- 2. Keep soil dry in winter dormancy
profile peyote for Lophophora-Williamsii
Lophophora williamsii (peyote) is native to Chihuahuan Desert and Tamaulipan thornscrub, thriving in limestone soils along the Texas-Mexico border. The rounded blue-green globose bodies grow nearly flush with ground level under sparse shrubs.
How to handle profile peyote on Lophophora-Williamsii
- 1
Plant in a deeper than normal pot to account for taproot
- 2
Keep soil dry in winter dormancy
- 3
Self-fertile flowers produce ample seed for propagation
Ongoing Lophophora-Williamsii notes
Use deep pots to accommodate parsnip-shaped taproot. Provide bright light and can be grown indoors on a sunny windowsill.