{"product_id":"trichocereus-purpureopilosus-x-trichocereus-thelegonus","title":"Trichocereus purpureopilosus x Trichocereus thelegonus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrichocereus purpureopilosus x Trichocereus thelegonus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e obtained by crossing two South American Trichocereus species. According to the sources consulted, it does not have an established common name that we can use without inventing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first parent, \u003cstrong\u003eTrichocereus purpureopilosus\u003c\/strong\u003e, is currently treated by LLIFLE as a synonym of \u003cstrong\u003eEchinopsis lamprochlora\u003c\/strong\u003e and is native to the Sierra de Cordoba, Argentina. It has glossy green cylindrical stems, a shrubby growth habit, and very large white flowers with subtle pink hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second parent, \u003cstrong\u003eTrichocereus thelegonus\u003c\/strong\u003e, is treated by LLIFLE as a synonym of \u003cstrong\u003eEchinopsis thelegona\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a hybrid, the plants’ appearance may vary between specimens, combining the characteristics of the two parents in different proportions. For the listing, it is more accurate to keep the hybrid name exactly as marketed, without assigning it a single species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTrichocereus purpureopilosus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003eTrichocereus thelegonus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural hybrid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTrichocereus purpureopilosus\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem\u003eEchinopsis lamprochlora\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTrichocereus thelegonus\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem\u003eEchinopsis thelegona\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant type: perennial succulent cactus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColumnar to branching growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCylindrical stems with well-defined ribs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpination varies depending on the specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay branch from the base as it matures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact characteristics of shape, spination, and flowering may vary between hybrid specimens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Growing conditions and care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers a very bright position and may benefit from direct sunlight. Plants previously grown in a greenhouse should be gradually acclimatized to intense sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e very airy, porous, and well-draining, with a significant mineral component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the active growth period; allow the substrate to dry thoroughly between waterings. Avoid standing water around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e reduce watering considerably, especially if the plant is kept at lower temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e does not require high atmospheric humidity; good ventilation is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers warm temperatures during the active growth period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e since this is a hybrid and its exact tolerance may vary depending on the specimen’s genetics, \u003cstrong\u003eI would not assign a precise minimum temperature without specific data for this hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e. We recommend protecting container-grown plants from frost and keeping the substrate dry at low temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, during the active growth period, using a fertilizer intended for cacti and succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 For this Trichocereus hybrid, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Cacti, Succulents and Adenium - SG MIX\u003c\/strong\u003e, an airy mix with fast drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eView the product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\"\u003ehttps:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehybrid between two South American Trichocereus species;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emay combine the robust growth of \u003cem\u003eT. purpureopilosus\u003c\/em\u003e with the distinctive characteristics of \u003cem\u003eT. thelegonus\u003c\/em\u003e;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eappearance may vary between specimens, making each plant unique;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecolumnar growth and branching potential;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewell suited to collections of cacti and Trichocereus hybrids;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emay become increasingly spectacular as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e, the shape, stem thickness, number of ribs, length and color of the spines, degree of branching, and any flower characteristics may naturally vary between specimens. The plant is sold without flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a result of handling, transport, or adaptation to new environmental conditions, the cactus may develop minor scars, superficial spots, areas of lignification, or damaged spines, without affecting the plant’s health or viability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 10 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"8.5 cm pot","offer_id":57174409118022,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/9f036ec5-d741-4a61-867d-4389a323ca56.png?v=1787320749","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-nl\/products\/trichocereus-purpureopilosus-x-trichocereus-thelegonus","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}