Octive x Althea - Columnar Cactus Hybrid

.The Octive x Althea hybrid is a premier collector’s cross combining two remarkable, high-pedigree genetic lines. The mother plant, "Octive", is a selected columnar clone celebrated among niche enthusiasts for its rapid growth rate, deep dark green epidermis, sharp V-notches above the areoles, and muscular, heavy-girth ribbing. The father plant, "Althea", is a legendary powdery-blue clone originally isolated from wild-collected seed originating from the mountainous, high-altitude Matucana region of Peru and propagated by specialized growers in the United States. Combining these genetics results in highly vigorous, seed-grown specimens that display the robust skeletal structure of Octive mixed with the signature, ghostly pastel-blue glaucous wax coat and striking honey-colored spines inherited from Althea.