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Firmament
Description
“Firmament” is a clone cultivated in Australia. While a complete, formal botanical description is currently lacking, community observations suggest it exhibits unique growth characteristics. Speculation within the community has compared its morphology to monstrose forms of *Trichocereus bridgesii* and semi-monstrose or “melted” forms of *Trichocereus chalensis*. Further documentation is required to establish definitive rib counts, spine configurations, and epidermis coloration.
History & Origin
The precise origin, breeder, and genetic lineage of “Firmament” remain unverified. The clone is known to be in cultivation in Australia, where it was highlighted in community discussions by grower Dylan White around 2023. It has been explicitly distinguished from North American clones such as the Sacred Succulents “Clone C” *bridgesii*.
Cultivation Notes
No specific cultivation requirements have been documented for “Firmament”. In the absence of specialized data, standard care for Australian-grown *Trichocereus* species is recommended:
- Soil: A highly gritty, well-draining mineral mix (at least 50-70% pumice, perlite, or scoria).
- Watering: Thorough watering during the active spring and summer growing seasons, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings. Keep dry during winter.
- Exposure: Bright, filtered light to full sun, with acclimation to prevent sunburn in intense Australian summer conditions.
Community Discussion & Citations
The community discussion primarily focused on identifying the specimen and distinguishing it from established monstrose cultivars. Neil Gibson initially suggested a resemblance to the monstrose “Clone C” *bridgesii*. However, this was refuted by Kary Peterson, who pointed out that “Clone C” is a rare Sacred Succulents release and does not match the morphology of the plant in question. Joshua Tyquiengco suggested the plant might be a “Melted Chalae” (*Trichocereus chalensis*), a possibility acknowledged by the grower.
| Date | Speaker | Key Insight/Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 (approx) | Kary Peterson | “Clone C is from Sacred Succulents It's not offered very often Yours is a beautiful plant but not clone C from my experience” |
Credibility Notes
Kary Peterson was assigned a high confidence score (7/10) due to their specific, accurate historical knowledge regarding the origin of “Clone C” (Sacred Succulents) and their ability to clearly differentiate it from the subject plant, correcting prior community speculation. Other participants provided speculative IDs or general queries and were rated lower.
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