Description

CUT FROM SHULGIN’S GARDEN – Bob Gillette aka Precious Mid Graft

Disclaimers

This Precious graft is for ornamental use only! 

Due to the size and weight of this cactus, you MUST select Priority Mail (2-3 day shipping) at checkout

US SHIPPING ONLY

Bridgesii Information

Trichocereus bridgesii or commonly known as “Bolivian Torch” is a fast growing species of columnar cacti that originates in Bolivia. Their natural habitat is drier and more desert-like compared to San Pedro, meaning the Bolivian Torch does not 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.

Bob Gillette/Precious

Bob Gillette, AKA Precious is a cultivar dripping in psychonaut history. It’s a Bridgesii that was grown by Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin. Shulgin transcends the role of a counterculture or psychonaut figure- he was a pioneer of psychedelics themselves. As an American chemist, he created over 200 psychedelic compounds, most notably of which is 2C-B. He lay the groundwork for MDMA assisted therapy. If you don’t know much about Shulgin I can’t recommend enough to read up on some of his contributions.

Anyways, back to Bob Gillette. This clone was gifted to Shulgin and his wife (Ann) by one of their long time friends JL Hudson, who owned a seed company now turned public access seed bank. The beauty of this cactus was in a league of its own, causing it to earn the nickname “Precious” around the garden. It was known to be Shulgin’s favorite in his collection. The amazing thing about this cultivar is it can be traced back directly to Shulgin’s garden in California through Provenance. 

This Specific Graft

• Mid graft Bridgesii “Bob Gillette” aka “Precious” on PC rootstock
• The root stock is a fully rooted
• Photographed in 6in pot, but will be shipped bare root
• The scion and graft stock are being sold together
• Because the root stock is fully rooted, it will be ready to plant upon arrival. 
• More photos available upon request