Fabrante

“Fabrante” refers to a group of distinct Trichocereus clones sourced from the same locality. Rather than a single clone, the name represents multiple distinct phenotypes:

• Fabrante Peru 1: A Trichocereus peruvianus phenotype.
• Fabrante Peru 2: A notably glaucous, blue-tinted Trichocereus peruvianus phenotype.
• Fabrante Pach: A Trichocereus pachanoi phenotype.
• Fabrante Validus: aka Vali Fab, or Poots Validus A suspected Trichocereus validus phenotype or hybrid associated with the same collection.

Specific botanical details regarding rib count, spine length, and areole configuration are not documented in the initial collection records.

The Fabrante clones were introduced to the community by Steven Whitright, who sourced them from a private property in El Sobrante, California. The name is a portmanteau combining the first few letters of the property owner's surname (beginning with “Fa-”) and the city of origin, El Sobrante.

No clone-specific cultivation requirements were detailed in the community discussion. Standard *Trichocereus* cultivation practices are recommended:

• Light: Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Light shade may help preserve the glaucous blue coloration of the “Fabrante Peru 2” clone.
• Soil: A gritty, well-draining mineral mix (at least 50% pumice, perlite, or gravel).
• Watering: Deep watering during the active spring and summer growing seasons, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Keep dry during winter dormancy.

The discussion highlights the introduction of these clones to the community, clarifying that “Fabrante” is not a single clone but a designation for multiple plants collected from the same property. The mention of “vali fab” also prompted brief community discussion regarding the characteristics of *Trichocereus validus* clones in circulation, such as “Misplant's Validus” versus the “Field Shed” clone.

Steven Whitright is rated 9/10 as he is the primary source who collected and distributed the clones, providing direct information regarding their origin, naming convention, and the existence of the distinct phenotypes.