Trichocereus terscheckii in 4″ pots (Seed Grown)

-Heavily rooted and ready to be transplanted

-Grown in partial sun here in zone 10a

-Ships via USPS mail(Tracking & Insurance included)

Llifle.com description: “Echinopsis terscheckii best known in cultivation as Trichocereus Terscheckii is a huge treelike cactus species, called in Argentina cardon grande. At first columnar, and usually in age with numerous large arms, 10 to 12 meters high… Stem: Trunk up to 45 cm in diameter, distinct woody, branching well above ground level; branches several cylindrical, columnar, erect, 10 to 20 cm in diameter… Blooming season: The plants flower at various times of the year, but primarily during the rainy season (Summer).
Fruits: Globose or oblong green to blue about 1.3-5 cm in diameter, with acute scales woolly in the axils. Residents of their habitat have reported that the fruits are edible…
Cultivation and Propagation: The South American saguaro (Echinopsis terscheckiiSN|7374]]SN|8744]]) tolerate frost quite well and require only minor supplementary watering than than the North American Saguaro Carnegiea giganteaSN|6374]]SN|6374]], but make sure that it is not exposed to severe freezing temperatures, or it may die.
Growth rate: Echinopsis terscheckiiSN|8744]]SN|8744]] is a relatively fast-growing plant, especially when compared with Echinopsis atacamensisSN|8744]]SN|7374]] and can grow from 20 cm to nearly 2.5 m tall and sprouts the fist branches over eight years (given the best conditions).
Soil: It needs a well drained soil mix.
Waterings: Water regularly in summer but allow to dry fully before watering again. During the winter months they should be rather kept dry.
Re-potting: Since it is a big-sized plant, it needs plenty of space for its roots. Repotting should be done every other year, or when the plant has outgrown its pot.
Exposition: Light shade when young, full sun later. Outside it likes strong sunshine, but is tolerant and do well with light shade during the hot Summer months, inside it needs bright light, and some direct sun. Tends to bronze in strong light, which encourages spine production.
Garden uses: Excellent as landscape or patio plant. It is suitable for “desert” gardens, in association with other xerophytes. Where the open air cultivation is not possible due to the climate, it is to be cultivated in pot in order to shelter it in winter. It look fine in a cold greenhouse and frame.
Traditional uses: This species was intensively used for several purposes such as construction materials and art and crafts. The wood appears to rot rather quickly and lacks the characteristics of good lumber. Still, local people are said to fashion rustic furniture from the branches. It also appear to be important fodder for livestock, especially goats, functioning as a time-release food as they drop to the ground over an extended period of time.
Propagation: From stem cuttings (if available) in spring (let them dry till the ends callous well. Then replant them in fresh cactus soil that is ever so slightly moist, and keep it that way till they root) or preferably by seeds. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix. Surface sowing is the best; seeds germinate in 14-28 days at 20° C.”