Probably just activated carbon then, no worries. You could always ask the vendor too, but I think you're good to go.

Offtopic a little...but WTF is synthetic mescaline?

"I find the mescaline experience to be more visual than mushrooms or acid. However, I've only experienced really spectacular visuals when using synthetic mescaline. "

Found that on bluelight. And have seen others mention it. Is it a legit synthetic lab version like a RC?

First off, it's clear they don't know what they are talking about.

In theory, synthetic mescaline is the same as extracted mescaline,
but for some reason a vast majority of humans call things like 2C-I mescaline or synthetic mescaline because they don't know any better or don't care. I have encountered swarms of people who propel this monumental fraud.

People generally don't synthesize mescaline. I hear it's rather hard to perform and with the availability of cacti it's unnecessary.

Mescaline is plenty visual, but by focusing on visuals you divide infinity by five and focus on one.

LOL sorry for my bad grammar and spelling etc. I edited my post.
It was early in the morning and I was in a rush. Glad you got some legit help

Good luck and have fun

Entheo, is that sulfur powder on the cut end of that cactus? Do you always hit them preemptively, and have you tried cinnamon? I've used it based on a tip on STS with good results, but my sample size is tiny.

That's not one of mine, just a picture I found online. But I have been known to use sulfur powder on cut ends, as a preemptive strike against mold. I have not tried cinnamon, but if it worked for you I just might have to give it a shot!

Ok thanks house. Thats what i was thinking that by synthetic they meant like via maybe extracting it as mescaline acetate, hcl, ya know. And Boogerz thank you as well! Sorry if it seemed like I forgot to thank you haha

Synthetic mescaline would be mescaline that is synthesized (by humans, in a lab) rather than extracted. Mescaline can be synthesized, but as House said it is rare. As far as subjective differences between synthesized mescaline and extracted mescaline, the only thing that I could see causing differences in the subjective experience would be preconceptions held by the person comparing the two- A.K.A. the power of suggestion. In a blind test, I would be very surprised if anyone could tell the difference.

I agree with House. Synthesized mescaline is extremely uncommon, and pretty much anything referred to as such is more likely to be a difference compound all together.

New question...feeding. Cacti need a special mixture of food? When would one mix in organic compost? And what can said organic compost be comprised of?

"After rooting in sandy soil put it in a bigger container and I recommend you mix in earth worm castings and/or real organic compost (buy it from a local organic gardener--do not use the garbage they sell at Home Depot!). You want to "inoculate" your plants with beneficial microorganisms. Buy fresh worm castings from a local person who raises earth worms. That is a great way to jump start this. Mix in about a 2 inch thick layer on top. Earth worm castings are alive with microorganism that will set up the right symbiotic relationship with the roots. Trust me on this one."


"They need a balanced range of minerals. Potassium (K) to encourage flowers and fruit, Phosphorus (P) for good root growth, and Nitrogen (N) for vigorous top-growth. Cacti also need other trace elements... but an ideal ratio of nutrients is: 20% nitrogen, 20% potassium, 20% phosphorus, and all of the other trace elements. "

You can feed Trich's almost anything and they'll do fine. It's when you have a grafted scion (such as a Loph) on one that you have to be careful of what you feed them. If they get too much nitrogen they get a surge of growth and it can split the scion, especially the during the first surge of growth after winter. The same applies to Loph's on their own roots or grafted onto Pereskiopsis.

If you want flowers then a balanced fert with the approximate ratios of NPK that you mentioned will certainly help especially for potted specimens.

These days I don't feed mine anything, they grow much slower as a result and don't look as sexy, but they make a better brew than other people I know that pamper theirs.

If I was growing them to sell then I'd feed them up but I like to stress them out to enhance alkaloid production.

There is certainly some contention surrounding stressed v pampered cactus in regards to alkaloid production, I've tried it both ways with the same plant and there is no comparison IME.

Awesome! Thanks for the tip. I was truly curious if there was anything that could directly promote alkaloid content or potency. Id like to see some flowers, but these bits Im planning on utilizing. I may be buying more cuttings soon.