Plant Care Peyote

Peyote

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About Peyote

Small, hemispherical, spineless, fleshy cactus with the low rounded sections bearing a tuft of yellow-white hairs at the summit grows in gravelly clay and loam soils on gentle slopes. It is illegal in most of the western world.

Taxonomy

Lophophora williamsii
Lophophora
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

Also known as

Peyōtl

How to care for Peyote

💦 Water

How often to water your Peyote

Water needs for Peyote
0.5 cups
every 12

Peyote needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Peyote

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Peyote in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Peyote: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Peyote love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Peyote does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Peyote in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Peyote

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Peyote: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Peyote after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Peyote thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Peyote Water Frequency →

Peyote Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Peyote requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Peyote Light Requirements →

Peyote Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Peyote is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Peyote is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


🪴 Soil

Peyote does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

When and How to Successfully Repot Peyote →

What Are Healthy Peyote Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Peyote grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Peyote grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Peyote Lifecycle →

Peyote Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Peyote →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Peyote. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Peyote

Peyote

Peyote


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Peyote has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 7
Peyote has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 3
Bryan avatar
@Bryan
leaf-1 18 Plants
xp 232 XP
globe Phoenix, AZ
12/04/2021

I have three lophophoras and they got eaten a by a rat, but they survived, they all still look really good.

Survivor Survivor
@goofygooberdeathsquad6669 avatar
@@goofygooberdeathsquad6669
leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 109 XP
globe Visalia, CA
05/27/2021

Grafting Peyote onto cacti like Trichocereus Pachanoi, T. Bridgessii, T, Peruvianus, T. Macrogonus, etc will speed up your growth rate by YEARS!! Also good to water from beneath!!

Blooms easily Blooms easily
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