Peru Martin

“Peru Martin” is a clone within the *Trichocereus* (syn. *Echinopsis*) genus, typically associated with *Trichocereus peruvianus* morphology. While specific botanical details such as precise rib count, spine coloration, and glaucousness of the epidermis are not fully documented in the immediate community record, it is recognized as a distinct genetic entity used in hybridization. Its progeny, such as crosses with *Trichocereus scopulicola* and Matucana phenotypes, exhibit robust growth and varying degrees of spination depending on the maternal parent.

The precise origin and breeder of “Peru Martin” remain somewhat obscure, but community records trace its distribution back to Europe and potentially New Zealand. Notably, the clone was utilized as a pollen donor (father) by the prominent Spanish nursery Pedro Park. Seeds from these crosses were distributed internationally. Additionally, there are associations with New Zealand genetics (NZG), though it is unclear if the clone itself originated there or was simply crossed with New Zealand lines.

No clone-specific cultivation requirements were detailed in the community discussion. As with most *Trichocereus* cultivars, “Peru Martin” and its hybrids thrive in a gritty, well-draining soil mix (typically 50% organic matter and 50% inorganic pumice or perlite). They benefit from regular watering and fertilization during the active spring and summer growing seasons, followed by a dry winter dormancy to prevent rot and etiolation.