> ⚙️ **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.// ====== Walt's Melty Bridgesii ====== {{clones:w:media:walt_s_melty_bridgesii:0d8628adfeca2c0e.jpg?400}} {{clones:w:media:walt_s_melty_bridgesii:646557a89d98e7ff.jpg?400}} ===== Description ===== Walt's Melty Bridgesii (often discussed in relation to "Walt's Dragon") is a semi-monstruose cultivar. While named as a bridgesii, community members have noted that its spine morphology deviates from typical pure *Trichocereus bridgesii* phenotypes, suggesting potential hybridity. ===== History & Origin ===== The clone's distribution includes specimens auctioned on a Facebook "Pokémon group" and tracked back to a Reddit user. According to community members, the moniker "Dragon" was appended to the name by growers to increase its appeal. Dave Arnold documented the provenance of his graft via the Reddit community ''r/sanpedrocactusforsale''. ===== Cultivation Notes ===== No specific cultivation details were provided in the discussion. As a suspected bridgesii variant or hybrid, it should be grown in a highly gritty, well-draining mineral soil mix (50-70% pumice or perlite). Water deeply only when the soil is completely dry, and protect from high humidity and prolonged winter wetness to prevent black humidity spots. ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== The discussion centers on tracing the origin of the clone and debating its genetic purity, with some members pointing out that its spines do not align with a pure bridgesii classification. ^ Date ^ Speaker ^ Confidence Score ^ Key Insight/Quote ^ | 2025 (approx) | Pablo Tarascio | 7 | "The plant auctioned on the Pokémon group came from a redditor, so i could find more Infos and pic of the mother stand, thanks to all of you" | | 2025 (approx) | Dave Arnold | 7 | "This is the provenance on where my graft came from." | ===== Credibility Notes ===== Pablo Tarascio and Dave Arnold were rated 7/10 as they provided direct, verifiable links to the clone's provenance, mother stand photos, and graft history, helping to establish a clear chain of custody for the plant.