> ⚙️ **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.// ====== Mary Cooper's Clone ====== {{clones:m:media:mary_cooper_s_clone:68a69465982039f5.jpg?400}} ===== Description ===== "Mary Cooper's Clone" is a Trichocereus cultivar with limited formal botanical documentation. Based on community observations, the clone exhibits morphological features that strongly resemble //Trichocereus argentiniensis//. Typical features of plants in this group include defined ribs, prominent areoles, and variable spination, though specific metrics such as exact rib count, spine length, and precise epidermis color for this clone remain unverified. ===== History & Origin ===== The exact origin, breeder, and discovery history of "Mary Cooper's Clone" are currently undocumented. The name suggests an association with an individual named Mary Cooper, but the primary source and lineage of the clone have not been established in the available records. ===== Cultivation Notes ===== No specific cultivation requirements have been detailed for this clone. Standard care for arborescent Trichocereus species is recommended: * **Substrate:** A gritty, well-draining soil mix (at least 50% inorganic material like pumice or perlite). * **Watering:** Soak thoroughly and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy. * **Light:** Full sun to partial shade, depending on local climate intensity. ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== //The community discussion regarding this clone is minimal, focusing primarily on its visual similarity to other taxa and inquiries regarding its provenance. No definitive conclusions regarding its lineage have been reached.// ^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Confidence Score ^ Key Insight/Quote ^ ===== Credibility Notes ===== Both participants in the discussion (Bom Shom and Brandon Allinger) were assigned confidence scores below the threshold of 7. Bom Shom offered a brief morphological comparison without additional supporting data, and Brandon Allinger's comment was an inquiry regarding the plant's source. Neither speaker is designated as an expert override for this taxon, and no consensus could be established from the exchange.