> ⚙️ **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.// ====== Sharxx Blue ====== {{clones:s:media:sharxx_blue:18be8e7a45f0f898.jpg?400}} {{clones:s:media:sharxx_blue:b2946bbb01969bed.jpg?400}} ===== Description ===== "Sharxx Blue" is a highly celebrated clone of *Trichocereus* (syn. *Echinopsis*), widely recognized for its intense glaucous blue epidermis. It exhibits morphological features characteristic of *Trichocereus peruvianus*, including prominent ribs, distinct areoles, and strong spination. The clone is noted for its visual similarity to other selections from the same origin, specifically "Dawson's #1" and "Dawson's #2", leading to community consensus that these clones likely originated from the same seed batch. While some community members have compared its appearance to *T. peruvianus* "Icaros DNA", this connection remains speculative. ===== History & Origin ===== The clone was discovered by Steve Sharxx at Dawson's Cactus Garden, a well-known botanical property located in central Victoria, Australia. Steve Sharxx subsequently introduced the plant to the Australian cactus community, distributing cuttings to other growers (including Rodni/Rodney Chisar). The clone was named "Sharxx Blue" in his honor. While Shaman Australis Botanicals (SAB) and associated figures like "PD" assisted in its later distribution, the primary early dissemination of the clone is attributed directly to Steve Sharxx. The establishment of Dawson's Cactus Garden predates the late-1990s circulation of *T. peruvianus* "Icaros DNA" seeds, supporting the consensus that "Sharxx Blue" is a distinct, older Australian lineage rather than an Icaros selection. ===== Cultivation Notes ===== As a robust *Trichocereus*, "Sharxx Blue" thrives under standard active-growth conditions: * **Substrate:** A highly gritty, well-draining soil mix (at least 50-70% inorganic material such as pumice, perlite, or gravel) to prevent root rot. * **Watering:** Implement a "soak and dry" regimen, watering deeply only when the soil has completely dried out. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy. * **Light:** Prefers bright, filtered light to full sun. Adequate sunlight is necessary to promote the development of its signature thick, glaucous blue wax coating. * **Feeding:** Apply balanced low-nitrogen fertilizers during the spring and summer growing seasons. ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== //Visible to trusted reviewers only.// ^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Key Insight/Quote ^ | 2022 (approx) | David gonzalez | "This is from Rodni: “Hi David! I'm well thanks 😊 Glad to hear you acquired one. I got my cutting from a old friend Steve Sharxx. He discovered the plant at a well known garden in central Victoria know as Dawson's and started spreading it into the community. There are a couple of other stunning blues that originate from that same garden that I have labeled T. peruvianus Dawsons #1 and Dawsons #2, all three are similar with slight variations, most likely grown from the same seed batch. Hope that helps 😊”" | | 2022 (approx) | David gonzalez | "Hubert F, Rodni told me he got his from Steve Sharxx" | | 2022 (approx) | David gonzalez | "Hubert, that's what I thought 😂" | | 2022 (approx) | David gonzalez | "James Buchanan ..." | | 2022 (approx) | David gonzalez | "Is that the name you were thinking of?" | | 2022 (approx) | Hubert F Alberquerqe | "Nolan Bishop I think that's conjecture re Icaros. Sure it looks like Icaros but this plant has been in Australia a loooong looooong time" | | 2022 (approx) | Hubert F Alberquerqe | "I can't recall pd peddling much sharxxx I remember u had to go to sharxxx himself that's not to say pd wasn't moving sharxxx but I think predominantly was coming from sharxxx" | | 2022 (approx) | Hubert F Alberquerqe | "All sounds about right. From Dawson's gardens sourced by sharxxx and named after him." | | 2022 (approx) | Hubert F Alberquerqe | "It was more distributed by sharxxx than PD though." | | 2022 (approx) | Hubert F Alberquerqe | "Chris Reeb no idea mate wouldn't even know where Dawson's garden is or what it comprises of" | | 2022 (approx) | Hubert F Alberquerqe | "Is this from pat" | | 2023 (approx) | Hubert F Alberquerqe | "James Buchanan it sucks the dab page ain't easy to search. There is a lot of awesome info on there" | | 2023 (approx) | Hubert F Alberquerqe | "Alexander Henry shaman Australia botanicals" | | 2023 (approx) | Hubert F Alberquerqe | "Grant Nicholson cacti folk aren't real bright bro I think maybe last on the horticultural ladder when god was dishing out brains and common sense." | | 2024 (approx) | Hubert F Alberquerqe | "Grey Palmer nope" | | 2022 (approx) | Chris Reeb | "Hubert F Alberquerqe that's what I came to understand it also. I think icaros seed was circulated (~late) 90s? Dawson's garden was established much earlier?" | | 2022 (approx) | Chris Reeb | "Hubert F Alberquerqe yes, I think this is pats write up" | | 2022 (approx) | Chris Reeb | "Hubert F Alberquerqe any ideas about the timeframe that sharxxx was active in SAB and distributing the clone? And also how old is Dawson's cactus garden?" | | 2022 (approx) | James Buchanan | "Hubert F Alberquerqe I'm not sure who posted it? that's a screenshot off the SAB shop. The background info given for Sharxx there. I'm sifting through posts but nobody has mentioned origins in the forums yet other than being from Dawson's." | | Unknown Date | James Buchanan | "So far this is the only mentions of origins. Which doesn't clear it up lol. I'm gonna keep digging. I'm new to the SAB so might take a bit to fully" | ===== Contributor Confidence ===== ^ Speaker ^ Confidence ^ | David gonzalez | 9/10 | | Hubert F Alberquerqe | 8/10 | | James Buchanan | 7.7/10 | | Chris Reeb | 7/10 | ===== Credibility Notes ===== * **David gonzalez** (9/10): Provided direct, primary-source correspondence from Rodni (Rodney Chisar), a prominent Australian grower who received the clone directly from Steve Sharxx. This provides concrete historical provenance. * **Hubert F Alberquerqe** (8/10): Demonstrated consistent, detailed knowledge of the Australian cactus scene, the history of Dawson's Cactus Garden, and the timeline of the clone's distribution, debunking speculative links to later seed imports like Icaros DNA. * **James Buchanan** (7.7/10): Provided helpful context by researching the Shaman Australis Botanicals (SAB) shop listings and forum history to verify the origin claims. * **Chris Reeb** (7/10): Contributed valuable chronological context regarding the timeline of Dawson's Garden establishment versus the introduction of Icaros DNA seeds in the late 1990s.