Trichocereus Cactus Clone Catalog

Information on all of the Trichocerus species and cultivars we either have available or have had available in the past. Read about a cultivar you already have in your garden or to see which cactus you want to add to your collection next!

All information provided was found through a variety of sources: our own internet research through Google, Facebook, and Reddit, speaking and correspondence one-on-one with other Trichocereus cultivators, as well as our own experiences growing these cacti.

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Trichocereus Pachanoi – San Pedro

Trichocereus pachanoi or commonly known as “San Pedro” is the fastest growing species of columnar cacti and also produces the largest flowers in the cacti world. Their natural habitat is the higher elevations of South America, specifically in Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, as well as Bolivia. Because of their native habitat, they’re not considered “desert” cacti as they typically deal with damp soils, high elevations, and cooler temperatures.

Pachanoi Cultivars

Altman’s: Altman’s are cultivars that come from Altman Plants. This is a large-scale nursery that specializes in drought tolerant plants, succulents, and perennials. They produce many Trichocereus species such as Pachanoi and Grandiflorus.
Colossus: There are 2 different cultivars that go by the name “Colossus”. The first is a Pachanoi x Bridgesii hybrid from Bob Ressler (a Trichocereus collector/grower with over 30 years of experience). Bob’s Colossus is well known and even has specimens growing in the Berkeley Botanical Garden. The second cultivar is a Pachanoi from Misplant Seeds. Both cultivars grow to be incredibly thick. In this case, it is Misplant’s Pachanoi.
Jack’s JuulsOP: Jack’s JuulsOP is a cultivar of San Pedro (Pachanoi) that was bred in the 90’s by a Trichocereus breeder and grower named Jack. OP stands for Open Pollinated which means that it was not a controlled breeding and it was pollinated by nature. Jack believes that the pollen likely came from a Peruvian Torch “SS01”, however there were other Trichocereus blooming in his garden at the time so we don’t know 100%. This is a very beautiful cultivar that is characterized by very bright green skin, incredibly thick and uniform growth, small areoles, and short spines.
Monstrose: Monstrose is a mutation that can affect San Pedro cactus and cousins (as well as other species of cacti). It causes the cactus ribs to grow in irregular, bumpy, and wavy ways. In many cases, the growth can make it look like the cactus is melting. The bumps and irregular growths are completely random so the current growth does not indicate what any of the new growth will look like. Monstrose also has the ability to form into a crest (another mutation). Monstrose cacti are still able to produce the big, beautiful flowers that Trichocereus cacti are known for. They will typically have shorter spines (and they can even completely lack spines or areoles in some spots!)
Nuestra Bonita: Nuestra Bonita is a gorgeous Pachanoi clone that hails from San Diego, CA. The original stand grows in an old neighborhood in the area and cuts from it have since been spread far and wide. It has a unique look as it grows longer than normal spines for San Pedro. In fact, it has a similar look to the Yowie cultivar.Nuestra Bonita is a prized cactus for its overall beauty. They grow incredibly thick and fast, especially when planted in the ground. It’s also a clone that is tolerant of the heat and sun, so if you live somewhere very hot it will do well in your garden. Our Nuestra Bonita mother plant is planted in the ground here in Phoenix and is able to withstand full sun, even in our hellish summer months.

Jessica: Pach Jessica is a true Pachanoi variety that comes from Misplant seeds. This is a very beautiful cultivar that produces extremely thick growth once mature. Another interesting characteristic of Pach Jessica is that its skin is an alluring blue-green color rather than the typical dark green San Pedro tends to exhibit.
Juul’s Giant: Juul’s Giant is a San Pedro cultivar named after Tom Juul who was a butcher in California. The first cuts of Juul’s Giant were distributed by Tom himself, one piece being given to the well known Trichocereus nursery Sacred Succulents. From there, Sacred Succulents played a large role in distributing the cactus around the world. It is a very popular cultivar because of its potential to grow into a giant cactus. Juul’s Giants are known for becoming extremely thick and heavy, which are 2 very favorable characteristics to cactus cultivators.
Kimnach: Pach Kimnach is a cultivar that was introduced to the Trichocereus community all the way back in 1984. It was first collected in Cajamarca, Peru along the Cajamarca-Namora Road. It’s also named after the person who found it: Myron Kimnach. Myron was the director of the Huntington Botanical Gardens (HBG) at the time and is responsible for introducing many other clones and species to the cacti world. For a Pachanoi, Kimnach has long spines. In fact, some people refer to it as a “Short Spine Peruvianus”. As it matures, it becomes dark green and produces thick and very notchy growth.
Landfill: Pach Landfill is a San Pedro cultivar with an interesting history. It was a very common cut within the Trichocereus community- as popular as PC. In fact, most people believed it was a PC, or something very similar. Visually, Landfill and PC look a lot alike; small spines, small areoles, and a slightly saw toothed profile. However, unlike PCs, Landfill has very high and valuable shamanic powers.Once the chemical profile was released for this cultivar, people realized it was much different than PC. Its alkaloid content and potency is comparable to that of Ogunbodede and Lima Flower Market. At one point, demand for this cultivar was so high that it was going for $100+ per inch of cactus. Now prices have begun to cool down, but it is still sought after by many Trichocereus collectors.
Ogunbodede: “Ogunbodede” or “Ogun” for short, is a highly sought after Trichocereus cultivar. It was first recorded in the Matucana region of Peru and is similar to the “Lima Flower Market” cultivar. Most Ogun around today, however, were originally sourced from Sacred Succulents. Ogun is so prized because it has great shamanic value in Peru. It grows a beautiful bright green color and typically has very small spines and areoles.
Oscar: Oscar is a San Pedro cultivar that many Trichocereus collectors have in their garden. It grows quite thick and is also known to produce many flowers when it blooms, making it a great cactus for breeding. The characteristic that really makes Pach Oscar stand out is that its genetics give it a greater probability of cresting. Many seeds that have Pach Oscar as a parent end up becoming crested.
Yowie: “Yowie” is an Australian cultivar of San Pedro. The original mother plant was grown in Yarrawonga, VIC. It is likely that a cactus that is native to South America made it to Australia thanks to Harry Blossfeld. Blossfeld was a horticulturist, plant explorer, and plant collector. The Yowie cultivar is distinguishable by its spination. While it can have 2-6 spines per areole, they always have 2 distinct spines that are longer than the rest and face downwards.

Pure Azure: Pure Azure is a San Pedro cultivar that originates from in Phoenix, Arizona. It was pollinated and grown from seed by an experienced Trichocereus cultivator here in the desert. It gets the name “Pure Azure” for its beautiful blue green coloring. Add a little piece of Arizona to your garden with some Pure Azure.

Short Spine Pach: The Short Spine Pachanoi is a cultivar of San Pedro that, as the name suggests, produces very small spines as well as very small areoles. This phenotype does not get very thick, however it makes up for that in sheer puppage. These genetics are prone to produce a large amount of pups that lead to a very bushy cactus. In our experience in cultivating this cactus, we have seen that it does extremely well when planted log style (planted horizontally instead of vertically). Short Spine Pachanoi is a true Pachanoi and is not a PC.
Texas Torch: Texas Torch is a Pachanoi (San Pedro) cultivar that hails from the state of Texas. It is a popular cactus found in nurseries throughout the state. However, most of the time in nurseries it is labeled as a Bridgesii and not a Pachanoi. But, it is definitely not a Bridgesii which is pretty clear from its looks. It has very dark green skin, grows very thick when mature, has relatively short spines, and has very distinctive V notches above the areoles.
TPQC: Although the name implies this is a crested cultivar, that is not necessarily true about T. Pachanoi Quasi Cristata (TPQC). The original plant did have an injury and from there began to crest, however none of the cuts that have come since have crested again. Despite this, this is quite an eye-catching cactus. Its skin is a lovely glaucous blue. Most growers agree that TPQC is a Pachanoi (San Pedro), but some believe it could be a T. Peruvianus (Peruvian Torch). This may be due to how blue they get, much more so than most San Pedro. TPQC is definitely a must have in any Trichocereus collector’s garden.
Variegated Pach: Variegation is a very rare mutation that causes part of the cactus to grow yellow instead of green. The yellow areas lack chlorophyll, so while the yellow parts do not photosynthesize, they make for a visually stunning cactus. Variegated pachanoi are a must have in all Trichocereus collector’s gardens for both their beauty and rarity and this cactus is the perfect opportunity to acquire these coveted genetics.

Trichocereus Bridgesii – Bolivian Torch

Trichocereus bridgesii or commonly known as “Bolivian Torch” is a fast growing species of columnar cacti originally from Bolivia. Their natural habitat is drier and more desert-like compared to San Pedro (Pachanoi), meaning the Bolivian Torch doesn’t need as much water as their San Pedro cousins but will still grow almost as quickly. Bridgesii are highly sought after by ornamental cactus collectors around the world. They are coveted for their beautiful green/blue skin and bright yellow/golden spines, as well as their huge, white flowers.

Bridgesii Cultivars

BBB: BBB is a classic Bridgesii cultivar that belongs in every Trichocereus collector’s garden. BBB stands for Bouncing Bear Botanicals, which is the ethnobotanical nursery that brought this cultivar into the community.

Bertha: Bertha is a highly coveted cultivar of Bridgesii. It is also one of the rarer ones to come by. It’s also referred to as “Big Bertha” because this cultivar can grow extremely thick, especially for Bolivian Torches, which as a species tend to grow more slender compared to San Pedro. Bertha is definitely a cultivar that you will want to have growing in your Trichocereus garden!
Eileen: Eileen is a Bridgesii cultivar that comes from Australia. It was a popular clone to trade within Trichocereus forum which is how it is now grown by cactus gardeners all over the world. Short yellow spines, typically 2 per areole are characteristic of Eileen. However, it is known to not flower frequently which means these genetics are hard to come by, especially in the form of seed grown plants. In fact, it is considered to be the rarest Australian Bridgesii cultivar.
Helen: Helen is a very well known Bridgesii cultivar throughout the Trichocereus community. Its skin typically has a dark green color and very distinct V-notches above the areole. The spines are long, but as it grows taller they may get shorter or it may even go bald (no spines on the areole). The spines are bright yellow, tipped with a dark red to black. The beautifully colored spines are the perfect compliment to the dark green skin, giving nice contrast. Helen is one of those classic cultivars that should be in every Trichocereus collector’s garden.
Bridgesii Monstrose (Clone A & B): Monstrose is a growth mutation in cacti that causes funky growth. Unlike the wavy, bumpy, brainy patterns that arise in Monstrose Pachanoi, Monstrose Bridgesii grows in a smooth, cylindrical pattern. It often loses its spines and areoles. This growth looks rather phallic, which is how it got the common name “Penis Plant”. There are 3 different clones or phenotypes when it comes to Monstrose Bridgesii- Clone A (Long form), Clone B (Short form), and Crested.

Clone A is known as Long form because it grows in a continuous, long column that is typical of Trichocereus. Clone A specimens typically go completely spineless giving it a very smooth appearance. Clone B, on the other hand, is known as Short form because it will grow for about 3-6 inches before terminating the tip and growing a new pup from the top. Clone B also tends to keep its spiny growth, showing off gorgeous long and yellow spines. As it matures, it becomes a bush of many chode-shaped arms and pups.
SS02: SS02 is an extremely popular Bridgesii cultivar that came from the Sacred Succulents nursery (The SS in SS02 = Sacred Succulents). A noticeable characteristic of SS02 is that it typically has shorter spines than your average Bridgesii. SS02 is commonly used to create hybrids due to its consistent growth patterns, its beauty, and the fact that it is a fast grower.
Tig: “Tig” is a common cultivar that has a classic Bridgesii look. Tig is characterized by its beautiful light blue skin, bright yellow spines, and distinguished V notches above the areoles. It is one of the fastest growing Bridgesii cultivars which contributes to its popularity. They are also hardy and relatively resistant to disease which is another reason why it is in so many Trichocereus gardens around the world.
Wowie: Wowie is a popular, yet slightly less common cultivar of Bridgesii that hails from Australia. One of its most noticeable characteristics are very long and blazing yellow spines. Many specimens also exhibit beautiful lime green skin. The dazzling yellow spines in conjunction with its bright green skin is the pop of color every garden needs.
Bruce’s Dragon: Bruce’s Dragon is a highly desired Bridgesii cultivar within the Trichocereus community. This is due to its funky mutations that give it a distinct and unique appearance. It is considered to be a Monstrose Bridgesii- Monstrose is a mutation that can affect many cacti species. It causes the cactus ribs to grow in irregular, bumpy, and wavy ways. In many cases, the growth can make it look like the cactus is melting. The bumps and irregular growths are completely random so the current growth does not indicate what any of the new growth will look like.The interesting thing about Bruce’s Dragon is that it often goes completely spineless, not even producing areoles. It can still throw out random areoles and spines, and when it does, the spines are a bright golden color. This Bridgesii is most definitely considered as a “show piece” and is guaranteed to be one of the most unique pieces in your garden!
KGC Bridgesii: KGC stands for Killer Green Cactus and is a highly sought after Bridgesii cultivar for its beauty, among other things. The cultivar was introduced to the Trichocereus community from a private grower who had a 40+ year old stand.
Lumberjack Bridgesii: “Lumberjack” is a cultivar of Bridgesii that was named by Joe Lev, who found it in a Lumberjack store in Sacramento, CA. It’s coveted for its gorgeous glaucous, blue coloring as well as the fact that it can grow quite thick over time.
Melted Wax Bridgesii: Melted Wax Bridgesii are interesting looking cacti that have a mutation that randomly affects its rib formation. The result is a cactus that looks like it’s melting! Melted Wax are slightly different from Monstrose as Monstrose cacti can possibly crest, however Melted Wax can not.
Phoenix Torch Bridgesii: This was originally a No ID Bridgesii that we picked up from a local nursery, Phoenix Desert Nursery, which is why we decided to name it the “Phoenix Torch”. Other Arizona Tricho gardeners also have this gorgeous cultivar in their garden, all originating from the same nursery. What makes the Phoenix Torch stand out is its beautiful blue color, it almost looks blue-gray. It also has very colorful thorns with the base being bright yellow, fading to red, and finally becoming black at the tips. Overall, it is definitely a beautiful addition to anyone’s garden!
Sonoran Bridgesii: This cultivar got its name because a huge stand of it was found growing wildly in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. It is a pretty impressive feat that it was able to survive out in the blistering sun and heat. We traded with the person who originally found the stand for 2 pieces of what was then, a rough looking cactus. With some TLC, it has definitely turned out to be a gorgeous cactus.This is a very vigorous grower; what started out with 2 cuttings has become 7+ individual plants within only a few years. Sonoran Bridgesii has 3 spines per areole with 1 long one that points downwards. With age, some of the areoles drop down to 1 spine.

Trichocereus Peruvianus – Peruvian Torch

Trichocereus peruvianus, otherwise known as Peruvian Torch Cactus, is a fast growing columnar cactus that is one of San Pedro’s (Pachanoi) cousins. It is native to the high elevations of Peru, specifically in the Andes mountains. Their skin can range from dark green to a beautiful blue hue. They are prized for their gorgeous long, yellow spines. They can also achieve great thickness, which is another reason why Peruvian Torches are highly sought after in the cactus community. In similar fashion to its cousins Pachanoi, Bridgesii, and Scopulicola, Peruvianus produce large white, night-blooming flowers that have a lovely fragrance.

Peruvianus Cultivars

J3: J3 is a cultivar from Cactus Country, which is in Australia. It came from an unlabeled seed batch, but most people consider this cultivar to be a Peruvianus or Peruvianus/Bridgesii hybrid, with the latter being most probable. Many clones from Cactus Country are considered to be rare because there aren’t many in circulation. It has beautiful blue/green skin and stunning yellow spines. It also gets very thick growth, which is very characteristic of Peruvianus.
KT-Ogun: Although KT-Ogun has a similar name to Ogun (Ogunbodede) these are indeed VERY different Trichocereus cacti. In fact, they are different species. Ogun is a Pachanoi sourced by Sacred Succulents and KT-Ogun is a Peruvianus that was originally sourced from Keeper Trout (Trout’s Notes), but is now mainly sourced from Misplant via seeds. However, Ogun and KT-Ogun are both originally from the same area in Peru. KT-Ogun grows a very gorgeous blue color, even when exposed to full sun. They tend to have shorter spines than the average Peruvianus.
Peru Blue 3: Peru Blue is an umbrella term for Peruvian Torches that come from the Succulent Source, an online nursery that specializes in succulents such as aloes and agaves and of course, Trichocereus cacti. They coined them as “Peru Blues” due to the beautiful blue color that can be characteristic of Peruvian Torches. The number that comes after “Peru Blue” narrows it to a more specific genetic line of Peruvian Torches. Blue 3 specifically was found and propagated by a Trichocereus collector named Taj. Peru Blue 3 yields thick growth as well as a nice blue hue as suggested by its name.
Bonny: Bonny is a Peruvianus cultivar that comes from Misplant seeds, a highly respected Trichocereus breeder. It has everything you would ever want in a Peruvian Torch: incredibly thick growth, dark green skin, beautiful, long, golden spines, and highly defined “V” notches above the areoles.
Coyote: In recent years, Coyote has become a relatively popular Peruvian Torch named cultivar in the Trichocereus community. It originates from an old growth stand that’s over 30 years old in East County San Diego. Many old growth pieces were taken from the stand (with permission from the owner) by a Tricho cultivator and were subsequently distributed across the community far and wide. The original owner of the old growth Coyote stand says they got it from a grower in Alpine, CA. Coyote is characterized by its beautiful blue-green hue. Once established it grows quickly and very thick, like most other Peruvian Torches. Something interesting about Coyote is that its spines are on the shorter side compared to other Peruvianus cultivars.
Peru Clyde: Clyde is a well-known Peruvian Torch cultivar that is commonly used in seed crosses. This is because Clyde produces very long spines that are bright yellow and can create a very visually striking cactus.
Peru John: This is a stunning Peruvianus (Peruvian Torch) cultivar that originates from Dawson’s Cactus Garden in Bendigo, Australia. The current owner of the garden’s name is John. It grows quite thick with pale blue/green skin and striking yellow spines.
Peru P2: Peru P2 is a Peruvianus/Peruvian Torch cultivar that has beautiful blue/green skin and bright colored spines. It is known to grow quite thick and quickly.
Rosei: Peru Rosei that is known for its striking beauty. It is incredibly glaucous with dark blue skin. The spines are often yellow or sometimes a dark brown color. More often than not, the spine ends in a jet black tip. The spine color matched against the beautiful blue skin makes for an impressive looking cactus.It is believed to be from the Matucana region of Peru, however Rosei was brought to Australia by Harry Blossfeld, collected by him during one of his expeditions to South America. Blossfeld was a well known and highly respected botanist, collector, and trader who specialized in cacti/succulents and was passionate about Trichocereus specifically. From there, this cultivar was spread far and wide and now can be found in cactus gardens all around the world!

Serra Blue: Serra Blue is a highly prized cultivar of T. Peruvianus. It is known for its incredible blue color, which makes it a show stopping cactus.
Rahuapampa: Rahuapampa is named after the region of Peru that it originates from where it’s still used for traditional shamanic practices. It has incredibly beautiful dark green skin. Its spines begin growing as a bright golden yellow and turn white with age.

Trichocereus Scopulicola – Scop

Trichocereus scopulicola or “Scop” is another species of fast growing columnar cacti that are originally from Bolivia and were also used for traditional shamanic purposes. They are closely related to the San Pedro cactus and can look similar. The main difference between Scops and San Pedro are

Scops are typically a lighter green color than San Pedro
Scops typically have very small spines and areoles or can even be completely spineless
Scops often grow thicker than San Pedro
Scops commonly do not produce many offsets, whereas San Pedros tend to grow bushy with age

However, similar to the San Pedro, Scops produce very large and beautiful flowers. They can also survive at high elevations and withstand cold temperatures. They can struggle with heat and lack of water, unlike many other species of cactus. Scops can make very eye-catching ornamental cacti or they can make a fantastic grafting stock. Scops are often a preferred grafting stock as they are very prolific growers.

Scopulicola Cultivars

Desert Botanical Garden (DBG) Scop: This cultivar of Scopulicola is sourced directly from the Desert Botanical Garden here in Phoenix, AZ. Because it is from the Botanical Gardens it is definitely a harder to find cultivar of Scop.
Dr. G Scop: Dr. G Scop is a cultivar of Scopulicola that originates from Dr. Greenthumb Nursery
MP Scop: MP Scop is a Scopulicola named cultivar that came from Misplant Seeds. Misplant is a highly regarded and respected Trichocereus breeder. MP Scop is a perfect Scopulicola specimen that embodies the species beautifully. It has thick, fat, and rounded growth, small areoles, extremely small spines, and an enchanting light green color.
Super Pedro: Super Pedro is a very popular Scopulicola cultivar among Trichocereus growers. While the exact lineage is unknown, it is believed that it’s some sort of Pachanoi x Scop hybrid. Some would even go as far to say that it has some T. Cordobensis in its lineage, but most experts lean more towards Scop. What we do know is that it first came about from Cactus Country Nursery which is located in Australia.
Tucson Fat: “Tucson Fat” is a cultivar of Scopulicola that was first offered in nurseries in Tucson, Arizona. They quickly grew in popularity as they are very hardy and can withstand the intense Arizona summers while also putting off massive amounts of growth per season. Now, they can be found in nurseries throughout Arizona. This cultivar also sometimes goes by the name of “El Chapo”

Trichocereus Macrogonus – Macrogonus

Trichocereus macrogonus is a species of columnar cactus that is similar to Trichocereus peruvianus (Peruvian Torch). Macrogonus also originates from South America, much like San Pedro, Bolivian Torch, and Peruvian Torch. It is known for its beautiful blue color as well as long, golden spines. Similarly to San Pedro, it is a very prolific grower and is very hardy. It is a very highly sought after species and it is hard to come by these amazing genetics.

Macrogonus Cultivars

Field’s Macrogonus: This cultivar of Macrogonus hails from the legendary Fields collection in Australia. This revered collection began all the way back in the 1930’s so almost a century ago. The specimens in this collection were mainly brought in by Harry Blossfeld. Blossfeld was a horticulturist, plant explorer, and plant collector extraordinaire. He’s responsible for many of the prominent cultivars we grow today, such as Peru Rosei, Pach Yowie, and many others.

Trichocereus Huanucoensis

Huanucoensis is another cousin to San Pedro, Bolivian Torch, and Peruvianus. While it is not described as an official species- it has become very popular among the Trichocereus community. It is characterized by wide ribs that allow it to grow very thick. It is commonly much thicker than Peruvian torches. The spine length varies- they can be long or short, but there are typically a low number of spines per areole. Huanucoensis cacti are believed to have originated from Huanuco, which is a relatively large city in Peru. Huanuco is adjacent to Chavin de Huantar, which is another city where many other Trichocereus cultivars originate from. Huanucoensis was brought from Peru to the USA in the 1950’s by nursery owner Harry Johnson, Sr. Today, it can commonly be found growing in some parts of the United States, particularly in California. If you’re looking to add a unique cactus to your garden, then this may definitely be the one for you!

Miscellaneous

NoID: NoID stands for No ID which means the exact cultivar/genetics are unknown.
PDN: PDN stands for Phoenix Desert Nursery which is a local nursery in Phoenix that sells desert landscaping plants including Trichocereus. The owner breeds his own Pachanoi, Bridgesii, and Peruvianus from his own stock as well as other cultivators in the area and sells both the seedlings and more mature cacti. Most Trichocereus gardeners in AZ have some cacti from PDN in their collection. What makes cacti sourced from PDN so unique is that many of them are unnamed cultivars so there’s a lot of variety in genetics which leads to distinct cacti that are special in their own individual way. If you’re looking to add a piece of Arizona to your garden, then this is the cactus for you!
Zelly26: Zelly is a unique Trichocereus hybrid of Scopulicola and Grandiflorus that was created by Misplant Seeds who is a highly respected Trichocereus breeder. What makes this hybrid so special is that it grows in the shape and look of a typical San Pedro, however they often produce beautifully colored flowers instead of the white flowers that are characteristic to San Pedros and cousins. In essence, you get a San Pedro cactus that can put off red, orange, or even pink flowers!

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