Wairoa x Church Hill (Yearlings)

"Wairoa" is a specific cultivar of Trichocereus Peruvianus (a type of cactus) that originated from Ross Gurau's garden in New Zealand. Ross Gurau is known in the Trichocereus community for cultivating and naming various cactus clones. Some of his other named clones include Church Hill, Sheridan, DeCosta, Dane, Weka, Guru, Zephyr, Gissy, and Uawa, in addition to Wairoa.

Information about the specific origins and detailed history of Ross Gurau's collection, including Wairoa, can be somewhat limited, even within dedicated online communities like the "Trichocereus Origin & History Facebook group." However, it's mentioned that Ross Gurau is active on Facebook, suggesting direct contact might be a way to gain more information about his specific clones.

Ross Gurau is a well-known cactus breeder and grower based in New Zealand, highly regarded in the Trichocereus community. He's known for having a significant collection of mature "Trichocereus" stands (often referred to as San Pedro cacti), and he actively shares photos of his plants. His seeds are also noted for their high viability and germination rates.

"Church Hill"  (or Churchill?) is a cultivar of Trichocereus Pachanoi, commonly known as San Pedro cactus. It's also sometimes listed with its synonyms, such as Trichocereus Macrogonus var Pachanoi or Echinopsis Pachanoi.

Traits: It's described as a "very fat San Pedro with a high rib count." This suggests a robust, columnar growth habit with many vertical ridges along its stem.

Origin: The "Church Hill" clone originates from Ross Gurau's collection in New Zealand. It has a collection number, GW077, which helps in tracking its lineage within the cactus community.

Community Recognition: "Church Hill" is one of several named clones from Ross Gurau's garden, others include "Sheridan," "DeCosta," "Dane," "Guru," and "Wairoa" (which is a Trichocereus Peruvianus). These cultivars are popular among collectors and growers, particularly those interested in New Zealand genetics.

Availability: "Church Hill" seeds, often open-pollinated (meaning the pollen parent is unknown but likely another Trichocereus Pachanoi from Gurau's garden), are sometimes available from vendors who source directly from Ross Gurau.

If you're looking for more in-depth information about "Church Hill" or other Ross Gurau genetics, the best resources are often dedicated cactus enthusiast groups on platforms like Facebook, such as "The Trichocereus Community" or "Trichocereus Origin & History." Ross Gurau himself is active on Facebook and may be a source of direct information.