Tr. pachanoi f. Cristata Variegated ‘TPCV’ – Bi-colour

Description

Trichocereus pachanoi f. crestata variegata / TPCV is a rare form of genetic deformity within the Trichocereus pachanoi genetic line. Mutation occurs when the genetics of the plant are naturally altered, which, in turn, causes the irregular growth pattern (brain looking). Due to the genetic defect, the plant grows out of many areoles simultaneously. If you love crested and variegated plants like I do, these should be top on your list.

It is recommended to keep the green side facing the sun as it is that side that can aborb light spectrum for growing (Photosynthesis), the yellow side is due to lack of chlorophyll and cannot aborb light.

Synonyms

• Echinopsis pachanoi
• San Pedro Cactus
• Wachuma

Some Additional Info

Trichocereus (except for bridgesii / Bolivian Torch) are very hardy and weather tolerant. Trichocereus pachanoi can handle temps as low as -9c for very short periods.

Native to South America, the earliest evidence of San Pedro was found in Peru, specifically, the Guitarrero cave of the Callejón de Huaylas valley. They are natively found in the Andes Mountains at altitude levels around 2000m – 3000m. San Pedro (the class of Trichocereus) is also found in regions like Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Trichocereus pachanoi are night bloomers with these gorgeous flowers doing their thing at night, you have to be quick or you will miss the event :-). A flower event is a special event as it can take anywhere from 5 years to 8 years for an adult plant to produce a flower. When they do, you do your happy dance, thank the cactus Gods, snap a million pics, harvest the pollen, and wait for the next event.

Growing Tips

Please see the tab called "Steps for Rooting" for rooting instructions where relevant. I have also created a few blog posts with some helpful guides that work for me personally:

• Cactus Substrate 101
• Trichocereus Cactus Care Sheet
• Cactus Pests & Treatment
• Common Cactus Terms

Care sheets and instructions are also sent via email after purchasing to make your journey as easy and fluid as possible. As always, if you have any questions, please use our Contact form or FB Messenger (bottom right) to get in touch.