> ⚙️ **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.// ====== DBA megalodon ====== {{clones:d:media:dba_megalodon:216942bcc5d958be.jpg?400}} {{clones:d:media:dba_megalodon:47fd190674a24739.jpg?400}} ===== Description ===== "DBA megalodon" is a highly sought-after cultivar classified as a ''Trichocereus pachanoi''. While specific botanical details such as exact rib count, areole measurements, and spine color are not fully detailed in the primary discovery discussions, it is widely celebrated for its exceptional aesthetic appeal, described as one of the most beautiful pachanoi specimens in its original collection. There has been minor community speculation questioning whether the clone could be a mutant of ''Trichocereus knuthianus'', but consensus and the finder's own classification identify it as a distinct ''T. pachanoi''. ===== History & Origin ===== The clone was discovered in the Canary Islands by Andrea Rossi. The prefix "DBA" is an acronym standing for "Discovered By Andrea." Rossi, who operates under the nursery or social media moniker "planta.s.agradas" (Plantas Sagradas), introduced this clone to the wider Trichocereus collecting community. ===== Cultivation Notes ===== As a cultivar of ''Trichocereus pachanoi'', "DBA megalodon" thrives under standard active growing conditions: well-draining mineral soil, deep but infrequent watering, and ample sunlight to maintain its robust form and blue-green epidermis. The clone has been successfully utilized in hybrid breeding programs. Documented crosses include "DBA megalodon" hybridized with monstrose cultivars, such as "CPM" (likely ''Cereus peruvianus monstrosus'' or a similar monstrose donor), producing viable, highly anticipated seedlings. ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== //Analysis of the discussion revolves around clarifying the origin of the "DBA" prefix, confirming the geographical source of the mother plants, and discussing the logistics and risks of importing these specimens from Europe to other regions such as the United States.// ^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Key Insight/Quote ^ | 2024 (approx) | Andrea Rossi | "nobody said it's risk free 🙂" | | 2024 (approx) | Pablo Tarascio | "all dba plants are found in canary island by Andrea Rossi, dba stands for: discovered by andrea. megalodon is one of the prettiest pachanoi of his collection but he surely can give you more infos if i missed something" | ===== Contributor Confidence ===== //Visible to trusted reviewers only.// ^ Contributor ^ Confidence ^ | Andrea Rossi | 10/10 | | Pablo Tarascio | 9/10 | ===== Credibility Notes ===== * **Andrea Rossi** is ratedas he is the original discoverer, namer, and distributor of the "DBA" clones, making his statements primary source data. * **Pablo Tarascio** is rateddue to his precise, undisputed knowledge of the "DBA" acronym's meaning, the geographical origin of the plants, and his familiarity with Andrea Rossi's private collection.