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Pepa Blue
Description
“Pepa Blue” is a suspected *Trichocereus* hybrid characterized by a notably slim phenotype. The epidermis displays a glaucous blue coloration, typical of *Trichocereus peruvianus* influence. Morphologically, its stem girth is unusually slender for a typical *Trichocereus pachanoi*, instead aligning closely with the thinner profile of *Trichocereus bridgesii*. The name “Pepa” is a portmanteau derived from its suspected hybrid parentage: Peruvianus and Pachanoi.
History & Origin
The clone originates from the Murcia region of southeastern Spain. The mother plant was located in the backyard of a grower named Juan (known locally as “El Druida”) in the rural area of Casillas, Murcia.
Around 1996 (approximately 30 years prior to documentation), Juan gifted two cuttings to two brothers, who subsequently cultivated them on their property near Zarandona, Spain. The Spanish nursery/distributor “Tricholand” acquired a cutting from one of these established stands, naming and distributing the clone as “Pepa Blue.” The second original cutting reportedly remains in the possession of the family near Zarandona.
Cultivation Notes
* Growth Habit: This clone is noted for its slim growth habit, maintaining a narrow girth comparable to *T. bridgesii* even when provided ample root space. * Propagation: “Pepa Blue” is reported to be a prolific producer of basal pups, readily offsetting from the base of the plant.
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