Trichocereus Scopulicola ~*

Trichocereus Scopulicola is a Bolivian species of cactus, that is now believed to be extinct in the wild. Luckily it has survived in horticulture, especially here in Australia where it is reasnobly common having being bred originally from FR 991 Scopulicola seed from Tapecua, O'Connor Province, Bolivia. With Scopulicola the seedlings spines are eventually swallowed so to speak by the ribs as the become very fat and swollen looking. This cactus grows 3–4 meters tall, and 8–10 cm in diameter. Trichocereus Scopulicola has the same medicinal and cultural uses as Pachanoi namely believed to help with nervous conditions, joint problems, drug addictions, cardiac disease, high blood pressure and to be an effective anti biotic. I have a few of these at various stages. And very luckily a 4 ribbed one :) I got them from a few different sources. The 4 ribbed one came from Big W (a department store), another from Mitre 10 (a hardware store) and the big one and one of the little ones from Bunnings (another hardware store). Although I think they all come from the same place originally, most likely Collectors Corner in Victoria, a major supplier in this country. One or 2 may possibly be from Hamiltons Cacti in NSW, another major supplier. These are often mistaken for Pachanoi, although they have a different column shape, thicker ribs, a rougher texture to the skin and smaller spines. Are really fat plants, can be a little club like. Really cool looking plants. Here's some pics ~*