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Myrtillocactus geometrizans var. grandiareolatus

 
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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Myrtillocactus (mir-til-oh-KAK-tus) (Info)
Species: geometrizans var. grandiareolatus

Synonym:Myrtillocactus grandiareolatus
Synonym:Myrtillocactus areolatus

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Xenomorf On Nov 10, 2006, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:

Compared to the regular Myrtillocactus geometrizans, this variety has longer, more straight and erect branches; The tubercles are more noticeable including at the bottom of the plant; the areoles are larger and more felty. The central spine is not noticeably longer.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona



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