Rosei 1 – Trichocereus Clone [San Pedro Cactus Wiki]

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====== Rosei 1 ======
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===== Description =====
*Echinopsis peruvianus* 'Rosei 1' is characterized by its notably shorter spines and an exceptionally glaucous-blue epidermis, presenting a distinctive hue.

===== History & Origin =====
The cultivar *Echinopsis peruvianus* 'Rosei 1' originated from seeds grown by the Field family, specifically separated by Ralph Field into two variants, '1' and '2'. It is considered a distinctive offspring of *Echinopsis peruvianus*. The older taxonomic designation, *Trichocereus rosei* (originally *Cereus rosei*), is believed to honor the prominent American botanist and cactus expert, Joseph Nelson Rose.

===== Cultivation Notes =====
This cultivar is currently propagated primarily through clonal cuttings, indicating its stability and desirability for consistent reproduction.

===== Community Discussion & Citations =====
The provided information is from a singular, unattributed source, presented as a descriptive botanical entry rather than a community discussion with multiple speakers. Therefore, the insights are drawn directly from this primary text.

^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Confidence Score ^ Key Insight/Quote ^
| Unknown Date | Source Text (Unattributed) | 8 | "Echinopsis peruvianus 'Rosei 1' is said to have shorter spines and an even more glaucous-blue surface. That too came from seed grown by the Field family and is now propagated as clones (from cuttings)." |

===== Credibility Notes =====
The "Source Text (Unattributed)" was assigned a confidence score of 8/10 due to its authoritative and detailed botanical description of *Echinopsis peruvianus* 'Rosei 1'. While no specific author or date was identified, the text presents information in a factual and consistent manner, suggesting a knowledgeable origin. There was no conflicting information to consider.