Coyote

“Coyote” is a distinct *Trichocereus* clone characterized by its striking glaucous blue epidermis. Morphologically, it presents an intermediate phenotype that has led to discussion regarding its exact classification, exhibiting traits of both a short-spined *Trichocereus peruvianus* and a long-spined *Trichocereus pachanoi*. The plant forms large, columnar stands with prominent ribs and defined areoles bearing moderate spines.

The clone was discovered and introduced to the community by Bashir Al-Saguari around 2021 (approximately five years prior to 2026) in East County, San Diego, California. Al-Saguari located the mother stands on the perimeter of a private property belonging to an ornamental succulent seller. According to the property owner, the specimen was originally sourced approximately 30 years prior (circa 1996) from growers near Alpine, California.

The clone was named “Coyote” by Al-Saguari during its collection, inspired by the sound of coyotes vocalizing in the canyon adjacent to the property.

While specific cultivation data for “Coyote” is limited in the discussion, it thrives under standard *Trichocereus* care. It is known to produce robust mother stands and has been successfully integrated into hybrid breeding programs (such as “Coyote x Daniel”). For optimal growth and to maintain its characteristic glaucous blue coloration, cultivate in a highly gritty, well-draining soil mix, provide deep watering only when the substrate is completely dry, and place in a position that receives bright, filtered sunlight to partial direct sun.

The community highly values “Coyote” for its aesthetic appeal, with members frequently referencing its vibrant blue coloration and classifying it as a desirable *T. peruvianus* phenotype. It is actively propagated, grown as mother stands, and used in seed crosses such as “Coyote x Daniel”.

Bashir Al-Saguari was assigned a high confidence score (9/10) as he is the primary source who discovered, collected, named, and distributed the clone, providing a detailed and consistent first-hand provenance of the plant. Other community members provided general appreciation, photos of their collection, or secondary cultivation details without historical background, placing them below the threshold for direct citation.