Hey guys, wanted to share these new Trichocereus photos from Chavin. Thanks to my friends from Chavin, Gracias por las fotos, mis amigos de Chavin. 😉 Some of the photos do not show plants from the genus Trichocereus, but most of them do show a Peruvianoid from the area, sometimes also known as Trichocereus santaensis. Trichocereus Photos…
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Trichocereus huanucoensis (Echinopsis)
Trichocereus huanucoensis goes back to a nursery owner called Harry Johnson senior, who brought this plant into the USA in the 1950s. Unlike popular belief, Trichocereus huanucoensis is NOT an official species. There is no official description and very little information about the plant. According to Herbarium pieces, its place of origin is Huanuco. It is a beautiful…
Chavín de Huántar: Trichocereus santaensis & El Lanzon
Chavín de Huántar: Trichocereus santaensis & El Lanzon Chavín de Huántar is an archaeological site in Peru with a long history of Trichocereus cultivation. There are plants that can be found within the ruins and those plants probably go back for many thousands of years. The ruins are thought to be from 1200BC and the…