Description

Bridgesii Wowie x Bertha Seedlings

Disclaimers

This cactus is for ornamental use only! 

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Bridgesii Information

Trichocereus bridgesii (syn. Echinopsis lagenformis) 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 the San Pedro but will still grow almost as quickly.  Bolivian torches are also 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.

Wowie is a popular, yet slightly less common cultivar of Bridgesii. 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..

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!

These Specific Seedlings

These seedlings are 100% T. Bridgesii (Bolivian Torch) but are a hybrid of the “Wowie” and “Bertha” cultivars. The first cactus listed are the seeds’ “mother”. This is the plant that had the flower that was pollinated and where the fruit & seeds developed. The second plant is pollen donor or considered the “father” plant. For example: Mother cactus x Father cactus

The seeds came from Misplant Seeds, batch #0938. They were sown by us on September 26, 2021. They are fully rooted and ready to be planted upon arrival.

NOTE: These seedlings have been under a grow light for their whole life. Be sure to slowly acclimate them to real sunlight if you plan on keeping them outdoors. 

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