Trichocereus
Genus · care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
What Trichocereus is
Trichocereus is a plant genus, commonly called Trichocereus johnsonii, a cactus, and with a upright growth habit. Its native range is Andean mountains. Reference care guidance for Trichocereus suggests full sun light, low watering, warm temperatures, and low humidity; collector consensus will refine this as more public specimens are added. Drill into a specific species in the Trichocereus genus below, or browse who's growing it.
- Rank
- Genus
- Genus
- Trichocereus
- Common name
- Trichocereus johnsonii
- Plant type
- Cactus
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Native range
- Andean mountains
Species in the Trichocereus genus
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People growing Trichocereus
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Recent Trichocereus
The latest public additions across the platform.
Frequently asked about Trichocereus
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Trichocereus?
Trichocereus is a plant genus. Commonly known as Trichocereus johnsonii, a cactus, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Andean mountains.
How do you care for Trichocereus?
Reference care guidance for Trichocereus: full sun light, low watering, warm temperatures, and low humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Trichocereus?
Trichocereus is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
Can I track my own Trichocereus on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Trichocereus, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Trichocereus collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.