Blue Myrtle Cactus. Pretty white funnel shaped flowers and attractive bluish green stems. Max Height 1.1m to 1.5m. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun and Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Myrtillocactus geometrizans
Pretty white funnel shaped flowers and attractive bluish green stems
Additional information
| Generic | Myrtillocactus |
|---|---|
| Species | geometrizans |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Blue Myrtle Cactus |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun, Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.1m, 1.5m |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, blue |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter, Water with tepid water, Mist regularly |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Mealy bugs, Slugs and snails |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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