> ⚙️ **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.// ====== High Priestess ====== ===== Description ===== "High Priestess" is a clone of //Trichocereus bridgesii// (syn. //Echinopsis lageniformis//) characterized by its striking glaucous blue epidermis ("blue bridge"). While specific rib counts, spine configurations, and flower morphology remain undocumented in the initial discovery reports, it is described as a "giant" cultivar, suggesting a robust growth habit with thick stems typical of mature //T. bridgesii// specimens. ===== History & Origin ===== This clone originated in Los Angeles, California. It was discovered by Eric Merida and Jackson Marchant, who located the mother plant growing concealed inside a privacy bush. ===== Cultivation Notes ===== No specific cultivation details were provided in the original community discussion. As a //Trichocereus bridgesii// cultivar, it is expected to thrive in a well-draining mineral soil mix. To preserve the intense blue glaucous coating on the epidermis, growers should avoid overhead watering and provide strong, filtered sunlight. Protect from severe frost and high humidity, as //T. bridgesii// can be prone to humidity spots. ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== The community discussion surrounding "High Priestess" is brief but provides key provenance details. The clone is highly regarded by collectors, with community members noting its unique discovery story and rumored potency, though the latter remains speculative. ^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Confidence Score ^ Key Insight/Quote ^ | 2024 (approx) | Peter Nehen | 8 | "High priestess is from LA found by Eric Merida and Jackson Marchant. It was a giant blue bridge growing inside a privacy bush. Supposed to be super strong" | ===== Credibility Notes ===== * **Peter Nehen** (Confidence: 8/10): Provided highly specific provenance details, including the names of the discoverers (Eric Merida and Jackson Marchant), the geographic origin (Los Angeles), and the specific environmental context of the find (inside a privacy bush). This level of detail indicates reliable sourcing within the collector community.