Myrtillocactus geometrizans
Species
Also called blue myrtle-cactus, bilberry cactus, whortleberry cactus, blue candle, blue-flame, our-father
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Myrtillocactus Geometrizans is a columnar cactus” — Myrtillocactus Geometrizans – Cultivation, sunlight & care tips
“The Myrtillocactus Geometrizans loves full sun” — Myrtillocactus Geometrizans – Cultivation, sunlight & care tips
“water once every 2 to 3 weeks” — Myrtillocactus Geometrizans – Cultivation, sunlight & care tips
“The blue candle can handle colder temperatures than some others. In the U.S., it grows well in zones 9a to 11b.” — Myrtillocactus geometrizans: Characteristics and Care | Succulent Alley
“up to 12 to 16 feet tall!” — Myrtillocactus geometrizans: Characteristics and Care | Succulent Alley
“To propagate from stem cuttings, cut a four-inch (10cm) stem” — Master the Care for Myrtillocactus Geometrizans: Complete Guide for Vibrant Blue Candle Cactus (Tips, Varieties, Propaga
“Re-pot your plant every other year as it grows and needs more space.” — Myrtillocactus geometrizans: Characteristics and Care | Succulent Alley
“Its small fruits are edible” — Myrtillocactus Geometrizans – Cultivation, sunlight & care tips
“Mildly toxic to pets” — Myrtillocactus geometrizans (Blue Candle Cactus) care guide | Growli
“Butterflies, moths, bees and birds are attracted to this cactus.” — Myrtillocactus geometrizans: Characteristics and Care | Succulent Alley
“Too much water can also cause root rot (which may attract birds looking for a drink).” — Myrtillocactus geometrizans: Characteristics and Care | Succulent Alley
Who grows this
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Myrtillocactus geometrizans
- Fact sheet: 5 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian