Trichocereus ‘HB05’ x ‘HB01’ (5 cactus)

Description

A cross between HB05 and HB01.

Trichocereus HB05 is a Herbalistics selection from a batch of Trichocereus ‘Super Pedro’ x ‘Psycho0’ seedlings; very attractive with short spines, a rough feel to the skin and good disease resistance in the subtropics. Fast strong growth and hardy. A sister of HB02.

Trichocereus HB01 is a Herbalistics selection of Trichocereus peruvianus. Trichocereus peruvianus is a South American cactus species used traditionally for divining purposes. An upright species to 6 metres tall. This clone tends to be relatively short spined, longer spines may develop with age. Fast growing and hardy. Not to be confused with the Medicine Garden clone which is longer spined. Originally cultivated from a cactus found growing in a garden in Gatton, QLD.

Care and Cultivation of Trichocereus ‘HB05’ x ‘HB01’

Keep Trichocereus in part-shade until large enough to deal with full-sun, which will depend on the increasing exposure you give the cactus. Once established, Trichocereus species can be watered most of the year in all climates, although they will cease to grow or slow right down over winter in colder areas. Fertilise regularly with fish emulsion/seaweed at half strength over the growing season.

5 cacti seedling (approx. 30-60mm tall)