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T. Candicans Gladiatus
Description
Trichocereus candicans “Gladiatus” is a distinct cultivar of T. candicans. While standard T. candicans specimens typically exhibit dense, yellowish spination with numerous spines per areole, the “Gladiatus” clone is noted by growers for having a shorter spination or growth habit compared to more common, heavily spined wild-type candicans.
History & Origin
This clone is closely associated with the historic Fields collection in Australia. Community members trace the provenance of “Gladiatus” directly to cuttings obtained from the Fields garden, and it is believed that a member of the Field family may have originally named the selection.
Cultivation Notes
No specific cultivation requirements were detailed in the community discussion. Like most Trichocereus candicans, it should be grown in a highly gritty, well-draining soil mix. It benefits from strong, direct sunlight to maintain its natural growth form and requires deep but infrequent watering during the active growing season, keeping the soil completely dry during winter.