> ⚙️ **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.// ====== TSSBP ====== {{clones:t:media:tssbp:5b8019bfbbd880bc.jpg?400}} {{clones:t:media:tssbp:5da8441119af9ae2.jpg?400}} {{clones:t:media:tssbp:b771df46cd33cdc5.jpg?400}} ===== Description ===== TSSBP is a designation used for specimens of *Trichocereus peruvianus* originating from the nursery The Succulent Source. As an umbrella term rather than a single clone, specimens under this name typically exhibit classic Peruvianus characteristics, including a glaucous blue epidermis, prominent ribs, and strong spination, though individual plants may vary. ===== History & Origin ===== The acronym TSSBP stands for "The Succulent Source Blue Peru." It functions as a collective label for *Trichocereus peruvianus* stock distributed by the nursery The Succulent Source. According to community accounts, the specific designation was coined or popularized by an individual named Josh N. ===== Cultivation Notes ===== No specific cultivation requirements were detailed in the community discussion. Standard care for glaucous *Trichocereus peruvianus* applies: provide a highly gritty, well-draining soil mix, water deeply only when the substrate is completely dry, and place in a position with bright, indirect light or filtered morning sun to preserve the blue waxy bloom (cuticular wax) of the epidermis. ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== The community discussion clarifies the meaning of the acronym and provides insight into who named the selection. While some collectors treat it as a distinct clone, it is widely recognized as a general identifier for blue Peruvian columnar cacti sourced from The Succulent Source. Some community members raised questions regarding potential overlaps with other historical clones or distributions (such as those associated with Al Marks or the "504 boys"), but these connections remain unverified. ^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Key Insight/Quote ^ | 2026 (approx) | Na Te | "the succulent source blue Peru, it’s an umbrella term for all of their Trichocereus Peruvianus" | | 2026 (approx) | David Gonzalez | "I did get mine directly from Josh N. who was the person who named it." | ===== Contributor Confidence ===== //Visible to trusted reviewers only.// ^ Contributor ^ Confidence ^ | Na Te | 8/10 | | David Gonzalez | 7/10 | ===== Credibility Notes ===== Na Te provided the standard, widely accepted definition of the acronym within the Trichocereus community. David Gonzalez provided direct provenance information regarding the origin of his specimen and identified the individual responsible for naming the selection. Other participants in the discussion, such as Shannon Edwards and Les Moore, offered speculative queries or secondary references and were rated lower.