> ⚙️ **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.// ====== bridge kai ====== {{clones:b:media:bridge_kai:a5896bab0cf96257.jpg?400}} {{clones:b:media:bridge_kai:e5718ed43c4cf2eb.jpg?400}} ===== Description ===== "Kai" is a clone of the species *Trichocereus bridgesii* (syn. *Echinopsis lageniformis*). While specific morphological details such as rib count and spine length are not detailed in the discussion, it conforms to the general characteristics of the species, typically featuring a glaucous green epidermis and prominent spination. A variegated mutation of this clone is also known to exist in cultivation. ===== History & Origin ===== This clone originates from Australia. It is closely associated with Shaman Australis Botanicals (SAB) and is documented in the Entheogenesis Australis (EGA) classic clone catalogue. ===== Cultivation Notes ===== Standard cultivation practices for *Trichocereus bridgesii* apply. This clone prefers a highly gritty, well-draining soil mix, deep but infrequent watering during the active growing season, and dry conditions during winter dormancy. Variegated specimens of "Kai" should be grown in filtered light or partial shade to protect the sensitive, chlorophyll-deficient tissues from sunburn. ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== //Analysis of the discussion.// ^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Key Insight/Quote ^ | 2025 (approx) | Gary Austin | "It's from Australia bro. (Unless there's another one.) I'll try and add a link. Liam has a list of Australian clones and where they're from. Cheers from downunder. Look at Shaman Australis Botanicals for KAI." | | 2025 (approx) | Garret Talbert | "is the Australian One a bridge" | | 2025 (approx) | Brad Albert | "I have a variegated Kai its nice as" | ===== Contributor Confidence ===== //Visible to trusted reviewers only.// ^ Contributor ^ Confidence ^ | Gary Austin | 8/10 | | Garret Talbert | 7/10 | | Brad Albert | 7/10 | ===== Credibility Notes ===== Gary Austin was rateddue to providing specific, verifiable historical context, linking the clone to established Australian botanical institutions (Shaman Australis Botanicals and Entheogenesis Australis). Garret Talbert was ratedfor correctly identifying and clarifying the species classification as a *T. bridgesii* ("bridge"), which was confirmed by Austin. Brad Albert was ratedfor providing first-hand confirmation of the existence and cultivation of the variegated mutation of this clone.