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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.
Community Discussion & Citations
The history of “Pepa Blue” was largely reconstructed through local inquiries in Spain, with community members tracing the lineage back to the original growers in Murcia. Cultivators have also shared observations regarding its growth habits in comparison to other standard Trichocereus species.
| Date | Speaker | Key Insight/Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 (approx) | Ricardo Ros | “The original one was in the rural area of Casillas, Murcia, Spain, in the backyard of Juan aka El Druida. About 30 years ago he gave 2 cuttings to 2 brothers who planted them in their property near Zarandona. Tricholand got one of them and named it Pepa Blue, the other one is still there, at those brothers home, middle way between Murcia city and Monteagudo.” |
| 2024 (approx) | Planet Rick | ““Pepa” means PE.ruvianus x PA.chanoi, both first letters of each because the clone was identified as an hybrid. Pepa Blue easily produces new pups on base.” |
| 2024 (approx) | Stefan Wanner | “It is a very slim phenotype that doesnt get wider than Bridgesii in my garden.” |
Credibility Notes
Ricardo Ros is rated 9/10 as he conducted the primary local investigation in Murcia, providing specific names, geographical locations, and historical timelines. Planet Rick provided valuable context on the etymology and distribution, explicitly citing Ros as the primary source for the historical data. Stefan Wanner provided reliable, direct morphological observations from his own collection.
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