Myrtillocactus geometrizans crested Large
Myrtillocactus geometrizans crested Large
Myrtillocactus geometrizans crested Large
Myrtillocactus geometrizans crested Large
Myrtillocactus geometrizans crested Large
Myrtillocactus geometrizans crested Large
Myrtillocactus geometrizans crested Large
Myrtillocactus geometrizans crested Large
Myrtillocactus geometrizans crested Large
Myrtillocactus geometrizans crested Large
Myrtillocactus geometrizans crested Large
Myrtillocactus geometrizans crested Large


This is a crested form of the Myrtillocactus geometrizans.

The standard Myrtillocactus geometrizans is a highly branched columnar candelabra like tree cactus that creates a dense growth of stems growing closely together. In nature grows up to 4.5 m tall, with the crown reaching up to 5 m in width..
Flowers: Rather smaller (2.5-3.7 cm) in relation to stem, greenish-white.
Blooming season: March. Starts blooming when it is about 60 cm tall.
Fruit: Very sweet, edible, dark red, oblong fruits 8-20 mm in diameter.
The crests are frequently grafted onto a normal a Myrtillocactus trunk but are easily grown on their own roots. Any normal shoots should be removed to promote the growth of the crest. This cactus tolerates exposure to full sun and generally welcomes moderate watering. They are semi-hardy. Make sure that your Myrtillocacti are not exposed to temperatures below -0°C, or they may die. Nevertheless, it is good advice never let the night-time temperature fall below 10°C. Water regularly in summer, but allow to dry fully before watering again. It needs a well-drained soil mix, with small gravel added to ensure drainage. During the winter months, plants should be rather kept dry, and water is restricted to only enough to keep the stems and branches from shriveling. Since they are big-sized plants need plenty of space for their roots, repotting should be done every other year, or when the plant has outgrown its pot. Exposure: Light shade when young, full sun later.
Propagation: Cuttings in summer (Cuttings will root only in hot weather. Cuttings must be kept very dry to root).

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Blooming Season March
Common Name The bilberry cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Greenish-white
Frost Tolerance -3.8
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9b
Height 4.5 m
Origin Indigenous to mexico
Scientific Name Crest Crested Elite Myrtillocactus geometrizans
Shape Columnar
Sun Exposure Full sun to partial shade

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This is just what I expected!!! And the Communication with sellers was perfect!

From the time I purchased this cactus until it was delivered , I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!!!

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05/17/2022
Mike R.
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Beautiful specimen!

It arrived well-packaged and I replanted it within one day in my cactus garden. So far, it seems happy, though it's only been two weeks.

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Neil O.
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It's very small and immature

but it has prospects. As always, packing, shipping and labeling was done to perfection with everything arriving in good shape.

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To prevent plants from freezing while in transit, orders placed for areas with extreme severe freezing temperatures will be held for shipment until it is safe to ship.

Plants that are in 3.5" pots and smaller will be shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. Any plant that is larger than a 3.5" pot WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

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