> ⚙️ **Auto-generated, pending human review.** This page was compiled automatically by a bot from community discussions and has **not yet been verified by an editor**; details may be imperfect and corrections are welcome. //Editors: delete this line once you have reviewed the page.// ====== Blue Meanie ====== ===== Description ===== Blue Meanie is a glaucous clone typically associated with the //Trichocereus bridgesii// phenotype. It is characterized by a distinct blue-green epidermis and is noted for its susceptibility to humidity-related fungal spotting, a trait common among many Bolivian torch cultivars. While specific rib counts and spine measurements are not detailed in the primary discussion, the clone is recognized for its intense glaucous coating when grown in optimal conditions. ===== History & Origin ===== The clone was discovered and named by Wisdom Cretan, who reportedly found the original stand in San Jose, California. It began to circulate widely within the community around 2019. There is some conflicting information regarding its distribution; while some community members associate the name with Cactus Affinity (suggesting the plant may have been a large established stand as early as the 1980s), others maintain that the "Blue Meanie" named by Wisdom Cretan is a distinct San Jose find. It is possible the name has been applied to more than one clone within the California region. ===== Cultivation Notes ===== This clone is frequently cited as being highly sensitive to moisture and prone to fungal infections. To mitigate these issues, growers recommend the following: * **Substrate:** Utilize a high-mineral soil mix (80-90% inorganic material) to ensure rapid drainage. * **Supplements:** Regular applications of calcium and gypsum (calcium sulfate) are reported to significantly improve health and resistance to "wet feet." * **Environment:** Bridgesii-type clones like Blue Meanie prefer environments that do not allow the roots to remain wet for extended periods, though they respond well to mineral-heavy feeding. ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== //The discussion centers on the origin of the name and the plant's notorious difficulty regarding fungal health. There is a consensus that "Wisdom" is the primary source of the named clone, though its presence in the trade under other names is suspected.// ^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Key Insight/Quote ^ | 2024 (approx) | Eric Charles Cox | "Wisdom Cretan's found it in San Jose, CA and named it Blue Meanie. I know this factually" | | 2024 (approx) | James Buchanan | "I find using almost 80-90% mineral soil helps significantly as does supplementing a ton of calcium. [...] I don't have as much issue with wet roots after I started worshipping gypsum" | | 2024 (approx) | Phillip Gray | "I got mine from a guy whose name I cannot remember... wisdom" | | 2024 (approx) | Brian Bennett | "I thought that one was distributed by wisdom. That's who I got mine from a long time ago" | ===== Contributor Confidence ===== //Visible to trusted reviewers only.// ^ Contributor ^ Confidence ^ | Eric Charles Cox | 8/10 | | James Buchanan | 8/10 | | Phillip Gray | 7/10 | | Brian Bennett | 7/10 | ===== Credibility Notes ===== High confidence scores were assigned to Eric Charles Cox due to his definitive claim regarding the collector (Wisdom Cretan) and the specific location of the find (San Jose). James Buchanan received a high score for providing detailed, technically-grounded cultivation strategies that align with known //T. bridgesii// requirements. Phillip Gray and Brian Bennett provided consistent corroboration of the primary source, reinforcing the historical narrative.