Trichocereus bridgesii BOLIVIAN TORCH (10 seeds)

Bolivian torch, is a sacred cactus native to Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Mexico.
This cactus is dark green and has numerous spines. It can grow up to 6 m in height in its native habitat, with multiple branches starting from its base.
It is commonly called achuma in South America.
It has a very rapid growth rate and produces very beautiful, highly fragrant white and yellow flowers.
Its fruit is red, edible, and sweet.

Bolivian torch seeds come from Trichocereus bridgesii; they are fine and black in color.

Botanical History:

A Graphic Silhouette with Golden Spines

This columnar cactus stands out with a striking architectural appearance, punctuated by pronounced ribs.
Its vigorous growth makes it a centerpiece for cacti collections and xerophytic-inspired gardens.
On summer nights, mature subjects offer a rare spectacle: a nocturnal bloom composed of large white flowers with an enchanting fragrance, specifically evolved to attract night pollinators.

An Exceptional Botanical Heritage

Native to the Andes mountain range, this remarkable specimen is a rarity highly prized by South American botany enthusiasts.
Its unique habit and history within Andean ecosystems make it a must-have collector's piece for specialized greenhouses.
Cultivating these specimens at Ethnoplants actively contributes to preserving biodiversity and supporting a succulent plant collection of great heritage value.

A Collector's Piece for Specialized Spaces

Due to the rarity of its development and the specificity of its cultivation, this columnar cactus is exclusively offered for ornamental and botanical study purposes within private collections.
As a matter of good horticultural sense, this exceptional specimen is cultivated with respect for the requirements of collection cacti.

Germination and Seed Sowing:

• The time to sow the Bolivian torch is starting in May.
• Prepare a small tray of potting soil mixed with fine sand.
• Sow the seeds on top, without covering them.
• Water the sowing using a hand spray bottle.
• Cover the culture with plastic wrap or place the seed tray in a greenhouse.
• Place it in a spot with a temperature close to 25 to 30°C and let it germinate.

Germination of the Bolivian torch generally takes 2 to 4 weeks after planting.

• Rapid growth.
• Easy cultivation.
• Abundant, highly fragrant flowering.
• Reproducible and untreated seeds.