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Myrtillocactus geometrizans


Blue Myrtle Cactus, Blue Candle, Whortleberry Cactus




Origin:  Central Mexico to Oaxaca.
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Myrtillocactus
Species
geometrizans
Category
Tropicals
Synonyms
Cereus pugioniferus, Cereus geometrizans, Myrtillocactus grandiareolatus
USDA Hardiness Zone
9b - 11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3
Temperature (°C)
-4
Temperature (°F)
20
Height
5 m
Spread
1 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Landscape
In a potted succulent collection, as a potted outdoor patio plant, a rock garden accent piece or as a specimen.
Cultivation
Plant under in sun to partial shade in an extremely well-draining soil, mixed with gravel to ensure adequate drainage.
Shape
Compact-mounding.
Growth
Slow
Pests
No known pests or diseases.
Habitat
Arid deserts and plains.
Bark/Stem Description
Fleshy stems covered in spines.
Flower Description
Small non-showy flowers.
Fruit Description
Small edible berries around 1 inch in diameter.
Colour Description
Bluish-green flesh with tan to brown spines.
Texture Description
Spiny to smooth.
Notable Specimens
Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Propagation
By seed or by cuttings in summer.
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