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I found this variety at a local nursery late this spring. I planted it in part shade and it did wonderfully - with many blooms and some fruiting. Unfortunately, late in August it took some heavy deer browsing, which it is still recovering from. I have saved all the seeds and hope to grow a few more, as well as take some stem cuttings next early spring...assuming no issues overwintering.

I also ended up growing this in full sun. For me, it struggled much of the summer and did not grow extensively. As we've gone to fall, it's perked up a little and has rewarded some patience with some fresh blooms. I probably will move it to someplace out of the direct sun next year.

Received this plant last year with pending blooms and it did fine in direct sun and Texas heat. Unfortunately, the hard freeze killed it and I had to replace with 2 smaller ones this year in the same spot. Worse, these have not yet bloomed at all...and my wife is very envious of others' prolific blooming.

I planted this plant this spring in a bed that receives mostly shade. It has done great, blooming multiple times. I'm told the pollinators like it but I haven't yet seen any hummingbird or bee activity by it. I did take a cutting about a month ago, checked on it today and it has nice roots and looks great - so I am hoping to have a couple more next year!

Also called Trichocereus Grandiflorus. Takes full sun well with minimal water.

This plant grew pretty rapidly for me. However, I've had a lot of difficulty getting this to germinate from seed. Scarification is a must.

Beautiful flower, relatively small grower but deer will eat the budding flowers

I've also not had spreading issues. In our Texas heat, during the hottest/driest weather it can look awful. Give it a good soaking and it comes right back to life within 12 hours.

Deer will definitely eat the flowers and sometimes munch on the leaves. I found growing them from seed very easy with high germination rates.

It has done well for me as an understory plant and as important, the deer have so far left it alone!