Tr. peruvianus “Rosei 2” Clone – 20cm Tip

History

The Trichocereus peruvianus clones Rosei 1 & Rosei 2 are among the most interesting Trichocereus cultivars out there. Both are very glaucous with a dark blue skin. They have yellow or dark brown spines that often have black tips. The old spine growth looks very gray and the areoles are covered with very fine, white wool.

Trichocereus ‘Rosei 2’ was part of the legendary Australian Fields collection. Both Trichocereus rosei clones were brought to Australia by Harry Blossfeld, who was one of the first importers of cacti. Prier donated some pics of the original mother plant at Fields.

“Rosei 2” is certainly not a real species name and belongs into the context of Trichocereus peruvianus / Echinopsis peruviana. It is very similar to the dark blue Trichocereus peruvianus plants coming from Matucana and it´s possible that it was originally collected there. Either as seeds or as a live cutting. The spine color can be very variable and this clone is known to produce massive spines.

Synonyms

• Echinopsis peruviana
• Peruvian Torch cactus
• Wachuma
• San Pedro Macho
• Huachuma
• Trichocereus pachanoi f. peruvianus
• Trichocereus tacnaensis