Description

Trichocereus Boliviensis Cactus Seedling

Closely related to the Peruvian torch cactus. T. Boliviensis grows with many thick spines. It is a tall columnar cactus native to Bolivia. There is a lot of confusion with this plant. There is very limited information in the literature about it. Most likely, it is an intermediate from of  T. Bridgesii.

The plant is bluish-green in colour, with frosted stems, and 6-9 broadly rounded ribs. When mature it has large, fragrant nocturnal white flowers 20-25cm, which open for one night only.It can grow up to 3-6 meters tall, with stems up to 8-18 cm in diameter. Peruvian Torch has impressive spines that are in clusters of 6-8, of varying lengths that cover the epidermal nodes. It prefers a frost-free climate but can withstand short dry spells below freezing.

All the hard work is done. Seedlings are hardened off and can be grown as adult cacti under regular conditions.

Age: 1 + years – per seedling

Trichocereus Boliviensis seeds here.

*See our cactus propagation page for growing tips.