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    Myrtillocactus geometrizans

    Also Known As

    • Whortleberry Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12'
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Myrtillocactus geometrizans plant details

    Myrtillocactus geometrizans is an evergreen cactus / succulent with gold foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Myrtillocactus geometrizans

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Myrtillocactus geometrizans

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Well-branched, tree-like to 12ft.; clustered flowers, edible fruit.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Full Sun to Partial Shade. Outdoor/Indoor. 1" whitish Flowers, edible sweet but small fruit.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Myrtillocactus geometrizans plant

    How to Grow Myrtillocactus geometrizans

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Myrtillocactus geometrizans 'San Bartolo'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Myrtillocactus geometrizans 'San Bartolo' foliage by Dry Oasis Plants
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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Polaskia chichipe form by Karl Gercens III
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