Weka x Wairoa (Yearlings)

"Weka" is a named cultivar (CV) of Trichocereus cactus, originating from Ross Gurau's collection in New Zealand. It's likely a selected clone that he propagated or used in his breeding program.

Characteristics: While specific detailed descriptions of "Weke" are not as widely published as some more common cultivars, Trichocereus cacti from Ross Gurau's lines are generally valued for:

Vigor: They are often reported to be robust and fast growers.

Aesthetics: Gurau's cacti are frequently praised for their visual appeal, including their form, color, and spine characteristics. This is often attributed to his ideal growing conditions and fertilization practices (e.g., using fish waste).

Genetic diversity (within his lines): His open-pollinated seeds often come from crosses between various strong parent plants within his collection, leading to interesting and sometimes unique offspring.

Availability: "Weke" likely circulates among cactus enthusiasts and collectors who specifically seek out genetics from Ross Gurau. Seeds from his crosses, which may include

"Weke" as a parent or grandparent, are sometimes available from vendors who specialize in rare cactus seeds. However, Ross Gurau himself has reportedly moved and no longer maintains his full collection, meaning that fresh seeds directly from his original stock are becoming rarer.

Important Notes about Ross Gurau's Cacti:

"RG" Numbers: You'll often see "RG" followed by a number (e.g., RG08, RG36) associated with seeds from Ross Gurau. These are codes he used to identify specific crosses or parent plants in his breeding records.

Reputation: Ross Gurau's genetics are highly regarded in the cactus community for their quality and the resulting vigorous plants.

Conservation: It's worth noting that a portion of sales from seeds originating from Ross Gurau's lines sometimes goes towards supporting organizations like the Cactus Conservation Institute.

"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.