Myrtillocactus geometrizans Fukurokuriuzimboku
Myrtillocactus geometrizans Fukurokuriuzimboku
CactaceaeMyrtillocactus geometrizans Fukurokuriuzimboku · a cactus of the Cactaceae family, a tree-like columnar cactus with bluish hues. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the specimen in the photo is the one you will receive.
About Myrtillocactus geometrizans Fukurokuriuzimboku
Coming from central Mexico, Myrtillocactus geometrizans Fukurokuriuzimboku is a cactus of the Cactaceae family appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts. Its most distinctive feature is branched bluish columnar stems, a trait that makes it unmistakable even among advanced collectors.
We grow Myrtillocactus geometrizans Fukurokuriuzimboku at Succulentae, in the heart of the Almería desert, where the dry Mediterranean climate replicates the ideal conditions for the plant to develop its compact form and best coloration. The result: more compact, better colored and more resilient plants than those grown in artificial greenhouses.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Myrtillocactus geometrizans Fukurokuriuzimboku | |
| Family | Cactaceae | |
| Origin | central Mexico | |
| Natural habitat | valleys and plateaus | |
| Adult size | up to 5 m in habitat | |
| Flowering | small whitish-yellow flowers | |
| Propagation | cutting or seed | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic · edible fruit |
Did you know?
Its fruit, called “garambullo”, is edible and highly appreciated in Mexico: it has a flavor similar to blueberry (hence the name Myrtillocactus, “blueberry cactus”).
Light
Full sun — at least 6 hours of direct light. South-facing window or sunny outdoors.
Water
Water when the substrate is completely dry. In summer every 1-2 weeks, let it rest in winter (every 3-4 weeks or less).
Substrate
Mineral substrate with high drainage: pumice, akadama and a little peat. We ship it ready in its substrate — no repotting needed for 12-18 months.
Temperature
Ideal between 18 and 28 °C. Tolerates down to 5 °C in winter if the substrate is dry. Protect from frost.
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