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| Like most robust Trichocereus species, 'Sun Goddess' thrives in a well-draining mineral soil mix. It benefits from full sun exposure, which promotes strong spine development and regular flowering, though it appreciates light afternoon shade in extremely hot climates. Water deeply only when the substrate has dried out completely, and suspend watering during the cold winter dormancy. Due to its vigorous root system and rapid growth rate, it is highly valued within the community as a reliable grafting stock. | Like most robust Trichocereus species, 'Sun Goddess' thrives in a well-draining mineral soil mix. It benefits from full sun exposure, which promotes strong spine development and regular flowering, though it appreciates light afternoon shade in extremely hot climates. Water deeply only when the substrate has dried out completely, and suspend watering during the cold winter dormancy. Due to its vigorous root system and rapid growth rate, it is highly valued within the community as a reliable grafting stock. |
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| ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== | ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== |
| //Analysis of the discussion.// | //Analysis of the discussion.// |
| The community discussion highlights a divide between the official commercial labeling of 'Sun Goddess' and its observed botanical characteristics. Several community members note its strong morphological resemblance to Trichocereus candicans. However, internal nursery correspondence and records shared within the community suggest a hybrid origin involving T. arboricola and T. purpureopilosus. There is widespread skepticism regarding the labeling accuracy of mass-producer Altman Plants, with commentators pointing out their commercial practices as a reason to doubt official identifications. | The community discussion highlights a divide between the official commercial labeling of 'Sun Goddess' and its observed botanical characteristics. Several community members note its strong morphological resemblance to Trichocereus candicans. However, internal nursery correspondence and records shared within the community suggest a hybrid origin involving T. arboricola and T. purpureopilosus. There is widespread skepticism regarding the labeling accuracy of mass-producer Altman Plants, with commentators pointing out their commercial practices as a reason to doubt official identifications. |
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| ^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Confidence Score ^ Key Insight/Quote ^ | ^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Key Insight/Quote ^ |
| | 2023 (approx) | Lawrence Smith | 10 | "is sun goddess just a fancy name for Trichocereus candicans?" | | | 2023 (approx) | Lawrence Smith | "is sun goddess just a fancy name for Trichocereus candicans?" | |
| | 2023 (approx) | Jeremy Mercado | 10 | "Lawrence Smith I think it’s way more candicans looking , despite the Altman’s reply. I mean . They put plastic flowers on their shit. Who’s the rep responding 😉" | | | 2023 (approx) | Jeremy Mercado | "Lawrence Smith I think it’s way more candicans looking , despite the Altman’s reply. I mean . They put plastic flowers on their shit. Who’s the rep responding 😉" | |
| | 2023 (approx) | Nolan Bishop | 7 | "I think arbicola is the mother since that's the only note they had on the cv leads me to believe the fruit which bore the seeds that are sun goddess was the noted arbicola" | | | 2023 (approx) | Nolan Bishop | "I think arbicola is the mother since that's the only note they had on the cv leads me to believe the fruit which bore the seeds that are sun goddess was the noted arbicola" | |
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| | ===== Contributor Confidence ===== |
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| | ^ Contributor ^ Confidence ^ |
| | | Lawrence Smith | 10/10 | |
| | | Jeremy Mercado | 10/10 | |
| | | Nolan Bishop | 7/10 | |
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| ===== Credibility Notes ===== | ===== Credibility Notes ===== |
| Lawrence Smith and Jeremy Mercado are recognized community experts (assigned 10/10 per the expert override rule), and their morphological assessment linking the clone to T. candicans is highly regarded. Nolan Bishop (7/10) provides valuable, detailed insights derived from records obtained from Bob Baker, offering a plausible genetic lineage (T. arboricola x T. purpureopilosus) that aligns with the plant's unique floral and vegetative characteristics. | Lawrence Smith and Jeremy Mercado are recognized community experts (assignedper the expert override rule), and their morphological assessment linking the clone to T. candicans is highly regarded. Nolan Bishop provides valuable, detailed insights derived from records obtained from Bob Baker, offering a plausible genetic lineage (T. arboricola x T. purpureopilosus) that aligns with the plant's unique floral and vegetative characteristics. |
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