Dave's Garden - Gardening Community
Sponsored Links: Winter Landscaping - Gardeners Supply - Mail Order Plants - Flowering Bulbs - Landscape Design - Plant Nurseries Mail Order

PlantFiles: Blue Candle, Whortleberry Cactus, Cactus Myrtle
Myrtillocactus geometrizans f. cristate

 
  Welcome!  
You've found the famous Dave's Garden website! Join this friendly global community that shares tips and ideas for home and gardens, along with seeds and plants!

Check out the DG homepage for a brief overview of what you'll find in this gardening mega-site.

  Login  
If you don't have an account yet, visit the registration page to sign up.

Username:

Password:

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

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Succulent

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

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
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Click thumbnail
to view:

By azrobin
Thumbnail #1 of Myrtillocactus geometrizans f. cristate by azrobin

By palmbob
Thumbnail #2 of Myrtillocactus geometrizans f. cristate by palmbob

By palmbob
Thumbnail #3 of Myrtillocactus geometrizans f. cristate by palmbob

By Xenomorf
Thumbnail #4 of Myrtillocactus geometrizans f. cristate by Xenomorf

By Xenomorf
Thumbnail #5 of Myrtillocactus geometrizans f. cristate by Xenomorf

By RWhiz
Thumbnail #6 of Myrtillocactus geometrizans f. cristate by RWhiz

By Xenomorf
Thumbnail #7 of Myrtillocactus geometrizans f. cristate by Xenomorf

There are a total of 15 photos.
Click here to view them all!

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Opoetree On Jul 19, 2007, Opoetree from Oak View, CA wrote:

I bought a small plant about 7 years ago and it has grown quite well...even after being pretty much uprooted when I had to break its old clay pot to repot it. It makes a lot of branches and I almost had blooms one year, but they disappeared before I could see them. This plant has a lovely color and has withstood the cold and the heat without complaint. I have no complaints...just compliments for a sturdy, hardy, and attractive plant.

Regional...

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

,
Goodyear, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Mission Viejo, California
Oak View, California
Reseda, California
Spring Valley, California
Porter, Texas



We recommend Firefox
Overwhelmed? There's a lot to see here. Try starting at our homepage.

[ Home | About | Advertise | Mission | Acceptable Use Policy | Tour | Privacy Policy | Contact Us ]

Back to the top

Copyright © 2000-2009 Dave's Garden. All Rights Reserved.
 

NameMedia Home and Gardens
Share on FacebookShare on Stumbleupon

Hope for America