Description
Disclaimers
DUE TO THE CACTUS’S SIZE AND WEIGHT, THE SHIPPING COST HAS ALREADY BEEN WORKED INTO THE PRICE. USE CODE “HIGHLANDSHIPPING” AT CHECKOUT TO UNLOCK THE FREE SHIPPING OPTION.
This cactus is for ornamental use only!
When ordering you MUST select Priority Mail (2-3 day shipping)
WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TEMPERATURE RELATED DAMAGE- PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE TEMPERATURES IN YOUR AREA BEFORE ORDERING. IF THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 30°F OR ABOVE 110°F TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE SHIPPING IS RECOMMENDED
Huanucoensis Information
Huanucoensis is another Trichocereus and is a 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 is the one for you!
Highland Huanu Information
Highland Huanu is a very highly prized cultivar of Huanucoensis. The city in Peru that it’s from, Huanuco, has a very high elevation sitting at over 6,000 feet. Additionally, in the surrounding area are the massive mountains of the Andes. Huanuco is a very special place with a dramatic landscape where the jungle meets the majesty of the Andes. The Highland Huanu came from especially high elevations of the of the mountains- hence it’s name.
This Specific Cactus
- Length: 26.5 inches OVER 2 FEET OF VERY THICK CACTUS!!
- DUE TO THE CACTUS’S SIZE AND WEIGHT, THE SHIPPING COST HAS ALREADY BEEN WORKED INTO THE PRICE. USE CODE “HIGHLANDSHIPPING” AT CHECKOUT TO UNLOCK THE FREE SHIPPING OPTION.
- We are very excited to finally be able to offer Highland Huanu, and such large pieces of it at that. We received an extremely thick and very old stump of this cultivar and after growing it for 4+ years, we’re finally ready to share it with you all!
- More photos available upon request
- Includes 1 San Pedro sticker
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