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Addington
Description
“Addington” is a New Zealand Trichocereus clone displaying morphological characteristics intermediate between Trichocereus pachanoi and Trichocereus peruvianus. The taxon is known to exhibit variable spine length, with juvenile growth presenting shorter spines typical of standard New Zealand pachanoi, while mature, massive specimens develop longer, more prominent spination characteristic of T. peruvianus. The epidermis is typically glaucous blue-green. Notably, the original stand exhibited occasional monstrose growth forms, though vegetative propagation of these mutated branches has been observed to revert to normal, ribbed growth.
History & Origin
The clone originates from a large, historic stand located in the suburb of Addington in Christchurch, New Zealand. According to the original property owner, the stand was established from five plants (or cuttings), leading to speculation that the site may have hosted multiple distinct genotypes, including standard New Zealand pachanoi and peruvianus-type plants.
Although the main stand was cut down, the original stumps remained and have since produced visible regrowth over the local fence line and garage. Cuttings were salvaged and distributed by local grower Graeme Wilson. A similar phenotype collected from the same grower's property on Lincoln Street was named “Lincoln” by Kaelish Davies, though community members note minor visual differences between the two. The clone also shares strong visual similarities with another local collection known as “Belfast” (sourced from El Willow).
Cultivation Notes
“Addington” is a robust grower well-suited to the temperate maritime climate of Christchurch. It flowers reliably once established, making it a popular choice for regional hybridization efforts. Monstrose growth forms observed on the mother plant may not remain stable when propagated, often reverting to standard columnar growth. Standard Trichocereus cultivation practices apply: utilize a highly porous, mineral-gritty soil mix, provide deep watering during the active summer growing season, and ensure dry conditions during winter dormancy.
Community Discussion & Citations
Analysis of the discussion reveals ongoing efforts to clarify whether “Addington” represents a single clone or a mix of closely related seedlings planted together in the original Christchurch stand. Breeders in New Zealand have successfully integrated this clone into various hybrid crosses due to its consistent flowering habits.
| Date | Speaker | Confidence Score | Key Insight/Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 (approx) | Graeme Wilson | 8 | “From memory, he said there were five plants, but whether that's 5 different plants or 5 cuttings, I'm not sure. I know there was once that looks like a standard NZ pachanoi. The others are arguably “peruvianus”. But once they get massive, they have longer spines.” |
| 2026-05 (approx) | Māris Dainis | 7 | “I got a branch of this from Graeme Wilson when it was cut (I'm in the same city). It's been flowering for the past few years and I've made dozens of crosses with it.” |
Credibility Notes
* Graeme Wilson (Score 8): Provided direct historical context from his meeting with the original owner, distributed the cuttings, and maintains first-hand observations of the mother plant's growth habits and regrowth. * Māris Dainis (Score 7): An active local cultivator and breeder who acquired verified material directly from Graeme Wilson and has documented its flowering and breeding behavior over multiple seasons.
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