Myrtillocactus geometrizans

Myrtillocactus geometrizans

Myrtillocactus geometrizans is a Mexican cactus that grows as a highly branched columnar cactus that can become quite dense. A popular novice cactus thanks to it’s steady growth habit. In habitat it grows up to 4 m tall, as a well branched shrub. Normally restricted by pot size from growing anywhere near this size in ‘captivity’.

Previous names:

• Cereus pugioniferus
• Cereus geometrizans
• Myrtillocactus grandiareolatus
• Myrtillocactus geometrizans var. pugionifera
• Myrtillocactus pugionifer

Water well through the summer whilst the plant is actively growing, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Minimum watering in winter while the plants water usage is at its lowest.

Protect from frost.

Supplied in 5.5cm pot.