Dr. G Scopulicola x Chaleansis VRG (Yearlings)

Dr. G Scopulicola" refers to a specific clone of Trichocereus Scopulicola, which is a columnar cactus. The "CV." denotes that "Dr. G" is a cultivated variety or clone.

Here's what is known about it:
Species Background (Trichocereus Scopulicola):

Origin: Trichocereus Scopulicola (also known as Echinopsis Scopulicola) is native to Bolivia, specifically the Tarija region. It was discovered by Friedrich Ritter in 1959. Its status in the wild is currently unknown, but it is considered rarely occurring in nature.

Appearance: Trichocereus Scopulicola generally grows as a columnar cactus that can reach up to 4 meters tall, though most specimens are smaller. The columns are typically 5-10 centimeters in diameter and have a nice, dark green epidermis. It usually has 4-6 ribs, with five being common. It's noted for its unusually short spines (often only 1.5 mm long on adult plants, or even lacking them entirely), which can make it less "spikey" than some other Trichocereus species. Young seedlings might resemble Trichocereus Pachanoi.

Flowers: It produces large, white, funnel-shaped flowers that are nocturnal (open at night but can stay open until late morning).
Hardiness: Like other Bolivian Trichocereus species, T. Scopulicola is relatively drought-resistant and can handle strong summer rainfalls. It's also relatively hardy, potentially tolerating short night frosts down to -5°C (23°F), though it's best to keep them dry over winter if temperatures drop low.

Grafting Stock: T. Scopulicola is considered a great grafting stock, readily accepting grafts.

The 'Dr. G' Clone:

Specific Clone: "Dr. G" is a specific named clone of Trichocereus Scopulicola. This means it's a genetic copy of a particular plant that showed desirable characteristics.
Use in Hybrids: 'Dr. G Scopulicola' is frequently used as a parent in hybridization programs. You'll often find it mentioned in crosses, for example:
Trichocereus Scopulicola 'Dr. G' x Peruvianus 'Big Blue'
Trichocereus hybrid MB Scopulicola x Dr. G. Scop
Trichocereus Dr G Scop x FR991 Scop
Trichocereus Bondi Beach Scop x Dr. G Scop
This indicates that it's valued for its genetics in creating new and unique Trichocereus hybrids.

Appearance of Seedlings/Hybrids: As with any hybrid, seedlings from crosses involving 'Dr. G Scopulicola' can exhibit a range of features from their parent plants. Some seedlings of 'Dr. G Scopulicola' hybrids are described as having "minimal spine length."

Availability: Seedlings and sometimes cuttings of 'Dr. G Scopulicola' or its hybrids are available from specialized cactus nurseries.

In summary, 'Dr. G Scopulicola' is a recognized clone of Trichocereus Scopulicola, a Bolivian columnar cactus known for its typically short spines, dark green color, and beautiful white flowers. The 'Dr. G' clone is particularly notable for its use in creating a variety of Trichocereus hybrids.

Chalaensis VRG refers to a specific variegated hybrid that it is crossed with often times producing variegated offspring