> ⚙️ **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.// ====== Misplant's bridgesii Brad ====== ===== Description ===== "Misplant's bridgesii Brad" is a clone of //Trichocereus bridgesii// (syn. //Echinopsis lageniformis//). While specific botanical details such as precise rib count, spine length, and exact epidermis color are not fully documented in the provided discussion, community cultivation reports indicate that the clone exhibits a notably robust and thick ("fat") stem morphology compared to the typically slender growth habit of standard //T. bridgesii// specimens. ===== History & Origin ===== The clone was introduced by the breeder Misplant. According to community history, the clone was named in honor of a unique member of the online forum "The Nook." It has been integrated into Misplant's breeding program for several years, serving as a parent in various hybrid crosses, including combinations with 'Sharxx Blue' and 'Psycho0'. ===== Cultivation Notes ===== No specific cultivation requirements for "Brad" were detailed in the discussion. Standard care for //Trichocereus// species is recommended: * **Substrate:** Grow in a highly porous, well-draining soil mix (50-70% inorganic grit such as pumice, perlite, or gravel). * **Watering:** Water deeply during the active growing season, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings. Suspend watering during cold winter dormancy. * **Lighting:** Provide bright, filtered sunlight to full sun, adapting the plant slowly to prevent sunburn. ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== The discussion surrounding "Misplant's bridgesii Brad" highlights its status as a sought-after clone in the collector community, often distributed as a parent in hybrid seed crosses. Growers note its thicker-than-average bridgesii morphology. The clone carries sentimental value due to its naming origin. ^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Confidence Score ^ Key Insight/Quote ^ | 2024 (approx) | Bob Baker | 10 | "Brad is exquisitely special in that it was named in honor of a very unique nook member." | ===== Credibility Notes ===== Bob Baker is recognized as an expert contributor within the Trichocereus community, granting him an expert override score of 10. His insights regarding the naming history and significance of the clone are treated as highly reliable. Other community participants provided helpful context regarding the clone's physical traits and hybrid history, but did not meet the confidence threshold for direct quotation.