Lophophora williamsii cv. caespitosa – 22cm

Lophophora williamsii cv. caespitosa

The name caespitosa and the accompanying analytical reports need to be regarded with some caution. “caespitosa” is not really a variety or a species but is a growth form that can be exhibited by several of the peyote species. Multiple headed growth often results following decapitation and is also the norm in grafted plants but caespitose individuals can be found in almost any intact healthy peyote population. They are capable of forming large mounds, up to a meter across according to Anderson, that are commonly referred to as “planchas“.

Trout’s notes

Lophophora Care

• Substrate: Very gritty mix with little to no organic material (fertilise with each feed)
• Watering: Spring to Autumn (April to September), infrequently. They can handle a lot of moisture but if things go south, they can also go south quickly. Best to abuse over baby them.
• Light: Natural or artificial (while young), South facing window or greenhouse.