TBM Clone A – Echinopsis bridgesii Monstrose (Long Form)

TBM Clone A (Long Form) is a unique monstrose mutation of Echinopsis bridgesii, a columnar cactus native to the high-altitude regions of Bolivia. Unlike the clumping Clone B, Clone A is characterized by elongated, snaking stems that grow primarily upright and can reach 1–4 feet in height.

Key Characteristics

• Growth Habit: Upright and columnar with minimal branching compared to other TBM forms.
• Appearance: Smooth, slender green skin with distinctive elongated nodes typically measuring 4–8 inches or more.
• Spines: Sparse, long yellow or honey-colored spines with areoles mainly at the base.
• Rarity: Considered significantly rarer than Clone B (Short Form), making it a highly prized collector specimen.

Provenance & History

While its exact wild origin remains unknown, TBM Clone A is a stable mutation of a species native to the high-altitude regions of Bolivia. The cultivar has been circulating in specialty horticulture for decades. The designation "Clone A" was popularized by Sacred Succulents in the late 1990s to distinguish this upright, long-segmented variety from other clumping mutations. German botanist Curt Backeberg may have been among the first to document and distribute similar monstrose forms as early as the 1930s.

Available in 4", 6", 1-gallon, 3-gallon, 5-gallon, 9–12" cutting, Kenny Smith custom pot, and WCP custom pot options.