Callé del Sol

“Callé del Sol” (frequently written as “Calle del sol”) is an obscure cultivar within the Trichocereus genus. Due to its extreme rarity in cultivation and the lack of widespread photographic documentation, a formal botanical description of its rib count, spine morphology (such as length, color, and radial/central arrangement), areole density, and glaucous epidermis color is currently unavailable. It is assumed to share the typical columnar, arborescent growth habit of related pachanoid or peruvianoid phenotypes.

The origin of “Callé del Sol” is closely tied to Tanner Shackleford, who is understood to be the primary source or original distributor of the clone. According to community accounts, the clone first surfaced or was distributed around 2020 (approximately four years prior to the 2024 forum discussions). Despite its distinctive name, which translates from Spanish as “Street of the Sun,” there is no verified documentation regarding whether this clone represents a wild import from South America or a domestic seedling selection.

As no specific cultivation quirks have been reported for “Callé del Sol,” growers should follow standard protocols for trichocereus cacti:

• Light: Provide bright, indirect sunlight or partial direct sun. Acclimated specimens can tolerate full sun, though protection from intense afternoon heat may prevent sunburn.
• Substrate: Use a highly porous, mineral-heavy soil mix (50-70% pumice, perlite, or coarse gravel) to ensure rapid drainage.
• Watering: Implement a “soak and dry” regimen during the active spring and summer growing seasons. Suspend watering entirely during winter dormancy to prevent root rot.