Cuzcoensis (Cuttings)

Trichocereus Cuzcoensis (often synonymous with Echinopsis Cuzcoensis) is a columnar cactus species native to the Cusco region of Peru, where it grows at high altitudes (3100 to 3600 meters). It's a striking plant that can reach impressive heights of 5-6 meters in its natural habitat, though cultivated specimens in pots typically stay smaller (2-3 meters).

Here's what is known about Trichocereus Cuzcoensis and its hybrids:

General Characteristics of Trichocereus Cuzcoensis:

Appearance: It's a bright to dull green columnar cactus with 7-9 low, rounded ribs. New growth is often bright green.

Spines: A distinguishing feature is its impressive and often variable spines, usually numbering 8-12 per areole. These spines are very strong, stiff, and typically have a rounded, knobby base. They can range from 5-10 cm long. New spines are yellow or dark brown, fading to dark gray or white with age. Some sources note that the thick base of the spines is a key identifier.

Areoles: The areoles are spaced approximately 1-2 cm apart.
Flowers: It produces large, fragrant, white to whitish, funnel-shaped flowers that are nocturnal, meaning they open at night and often stay fresh until the morning. They can be up to 16 cm in diameter.

Fruit: After flowering, it produces globular greenish fruit.

Nomenclature: Historically, it has been known by several synonyms, including Echinopsis Cuzcoensis, Echinopsis peruviana var. Cuzcoensis, and Trichocereus Peruvianus var. Cuzcoensis. It's considered part of a continuum with Trichocereus Peruvianus and Trichocereus Macrogonus.