> ⚙️ **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.// ====== Marty ====== {{clones:m:media:marty:717bb593cd6642be.jpg?400}} ===== Description ===== "Marty" is characterized as a distinct blue clone, exhibiting a highly glaucous epidermis. Detailed morphological data regarding specific rib counts, areole spacing, and spination are currently limited, but its striking blue coloration is its primary distinguishing feature. ===== History & Origin ===== The clone originates from New Zealand. It was reportedly acquired by the well-known Trichocereus grower Ross G. (Ross Gurua), who was gifted the original cutting by an elderly man named Marty after stopping to inquire about the plant. ===== Cultivation Notes ===== No clone-specific cultivation requirements were detailed in the community discussion. As a glaucous blue clone, it likely benefits from standard Trichocereus care: a gritty, well-draining soil mix, deep but infrequent watering during the active growing season, and bright, filtered light to encourage and maintain its intense blue coloration. ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== //Analysis of the discussion reveals that the clone's provenance is tied to the New Zealand Trichocereus community, specifically associated with Ross G.// ^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Key Insight/Quote ^ | 2024 (approx) | James Buchanan | "Marty is a special blue clone from New Zealand. It was gifted to Ross G by an old man named Marty when he stopped to ask for a cutting, if I remember correctly." | ===== Contributor Confidence ===== //Visible to trusted reviewers only.// ^ Contributor ^ Confidence ^ | James Buchanan | 8/10 | ===== Credibility Notes ===== James Buchanan is rated highly due to providing specific, plausible historical details regarding the clone's namesake, its geographic origin (New Zealand), and its connection to prominent grower Ross G, which is consistent with known distribution patterns of similar cultivars.