Tr. bridgesii ‘Aus Melted Wax’ – Cuts

Name: Tr. bridgesii 'Aus Melted Wax' - Cuts | Cactocereus UK t/a Trichocereus UK
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Trichocereus bridgesii ‘Aus Melted Wax’

This is a clone I sourced from Sam Redman about 6 years ago. Lovely chunky bridge that is semi Montrose and can go very melty over time.

Watering

Watering from Spring (April) to the beginning of Autumn (End of September). Depending on what kind of summer we get will depend on how frequently you need to water, but, less is better with cacti. During the winter months, little to no watering is required or the roots could rot (they do not like to be wet for long periods).

Substrate

In warmer climates, you could go for a more nutrient-rich mixture (50% organic / 50% inorganic). But, in the UK, it is best to err more on the side of inorganic (60% – 70% inorganic) to ensure the pot is drained quickly.

Locality

Trichocereus bridgesii are native to Bolivia (duh) and Argentina.

History

Tr. bridgesii was first introduced to the Western world by a German botanist Friedrich Ritter who studied various cactus species in South America. He then named the species after his close friend, the British consul in Bolivia, Alan Bridges.

They quickly gained popularity over the years and have become statement pieces in many homes across the world.

Synonyms

Echinopsis lageniformis
Bolivian Torch Cactus
Cereus bridgesii var. lageniformis
Trichocereus bridgesii var. lageniformis
Wachuma Bolivia
Achuma Bolivia

Weight	0.5 kg

1 review for Tr. bridgesii ‘Aus Melted Wax’ – Cuts

andrag37

Rated 5 out of 5

19/09/2025

Beautiful cutting and my first melted wax

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Steps For Rooting

Once the cut is received, place it around 1/2 inch to 1 inch in a pot of substrate. I use wooden kebab skewers to hold up the piece. Water lightly and you should start getting new root growth within a few weeks to a few months depending on conditions.

An alternative way would be to stick them in perlite and wait for them to root, once roots form you can re-pot.

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