> ⚙️ **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.// ====== Bridgesse ====== ===== Description ===== "Bridgesse" is a Trichocereus clone characterized by a notably glaucous, dark bluish-green epidermis. While specific rib counts and spination details are not fully documented in the primary discussion, the phenotype is distinct enough to be recognized by local collectors in the San Diego area. It is often associated with the "Barrio" or "Chicano" aesthetic due to its proximity to Chicano Park and the surrounding murals. ===== History & Origin ===== The clone was originally located in San Diego, California, specifically off 32nd Street near the naval base entrance. This area is considered part of the "Barrio" district. The original mother plant is no longer at the site. According to local expert Brian Penick, the plant may have originated as an Altman’s Plants clone distributed through Home Depot, though this remains a speculative attribution. It was briefly referred to by the nickname "Coronado" by some collectors because it was found near the bridge. ===== Cultivation Notes ===== No specific cultivation requirements were detailed in the community discussion. As a likely San Diego-hardy clone, it should follow standard //T. pachanoi// or //T. bridgesii// hybrid care: well-draining mineral soil, partial to full sun (once acclimated), and regular fertilization during the growing season. Its dark bluish-green color suggests it may maintain better glaucousness in shaded or filtered light. ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== //The discussion centers on the identification and naming of a stand found near the 32nd street naval base in San Diego. Brian Penick provides the primary historical context for the clone, identifying it as "Bridgesse" and noting the loss of the mother plant.// ^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Confidence Score ^ Key Insight/Quote ^ | 2024 (approx) | Brian Penick | 9 | "Bridgesse. Mother plant is no longer there. I personally believe it came from.home depot originally as an altmans clone but thats pure guess on my part" | | 2024 (approx) | Brian Penick | 9 | "Oh that one wasnt actually in Chicano park it was off 32nd street before you got to base though. I def consider it still the bario" | | 2024 (approx) | Brian Penick | 9 | "Atlan Tsibuni oh man you found the one I had been looking for. Was on the wrong side of the bridge. I forget what they called it, maybe Coronado? Just nickname at the time" | ===== Credibility Notes ===== Brian Penick is highly regarded within the San Diego Trichocereus community, with other participants (Crÿstal Dimension) explicitly citing his extensive knowledge of local clones. His detailed geographical knowledge of the 32nd street stand and its history warrants a high confidence score. Other participants provided descriptive observations but lacked the historical context to confirm the clone's identity.