Ross G. – Trichocereus Clone [San Pedro Cactus Wiki]

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====== Ross G. ======
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===== Description =====
Specific botanical descriptions of the "Ross G." clone—including rib count, areole structure, spine morphology, and epidermal coloration—remain undocumented in the provided community records. It is currently known in cultivation primarily as seedlings. 

===== History & Origin =====
The "Ross G." clone entered wider community awareness around 2025. Collector Dave Arnold acquired "Ross G." seedlings via a trade on Reddit from an unnamed enthusiast. In exchange for Chavin Herbalists yearlings, Arnold received the "Ross G." seedlings alongside three other distinct cuttings: "Autumn Rising", "Super Pup" (attributed to Van-Mango), and "Monsoon" (reported to originate from a national park). 

===== Cultivation Notes =====
Specific cultivation requirements for "Ross G." have not been detailed by growers. As with most *Trichocereus* seedlings, standard care includes a highly porous, well-draining mineral soil mix, careful monitoring of light levels to prevent sunburn on young epidermis, and controlled watering. Dave Arnold noted the viability of grafting these genetics onto established grafting stock to accelerate growth and observe mature characteristics.

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===== Community Discussion & Citations =====
The clone is relatively obscure in major online sales groups, with some collectors noting they had not encountered it on mainstream platforms. Discussion primarily centers around its acquisition and its association with other minor clones distributed by the same source.

^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Confidence Score ^ Key Insight/Quote ^
| 2025 (approx) | Dave Arnold | 8 | "So the story goes, I had this dude approach me on Reddit wanting to trade Ross G. seedlings and these three small cuttings for some Chavin Herbalists yearlings." |

===== Credibility Notes =====
Dave Arnold is assigned a high confidence score (8/10) as the primary source who acquired the seedlings directly and documented the provenance, associated tags, and trade history of the plants.
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