> ⚙️ **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.// ====== MT17 ====== ===== Description ===== Specific morphological details for the clone "MT17" (such as rib count, spine length, spine color, or epidermis color) are not detailed in the available community discussion. However, based on its documented origin from Matucana seed, it is expected to exhibit classic Matucana *Trichocereus* (likely *Trichocereus peruvianus* or *Trichocereus pachanoi*) characteristics, which typically include glaucous blue-green skin and prominent areoles. ===== History & Origin ===== The clone "MT17" was grown from Matucana seed by Manuel Terra at Green Candy Genetics. ===== Cultivation Notes ===== No specific cultivation notes were provided in the community discussion. As a Matucana-type *Trichocereus*, standard care guidelines apply: utilize a highly gritty, well-draining soil mix (50-70% inorganic material like pumice or perlite), water deeply only when the soil is completely dry, and provide ample direct sunlight or high-intensity grow lights to prevent etiolation. ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== //Analysis of the discussion reveals the origin of the clone, tracing it back to a specific breeder and seed source.// ^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Confidence Score ^ Key Insight/Quote ^ | 2025 (approx) | Jordan Barrs | 8 | "Grown from Matucana seed by Manuel Terra at Green Candy Genetics" | ===== Credibility Notes ===== Jordan Barrs was assigned a high confidence score (8/10) because they provided specific, verifiable details regarding the breeder (Manuel Terra), the nursery (Green Candy Genetics), the seed origin (Matucana), and supplied an external reference link to support the claim.