Blue Myrtle cactus - 10 seeds
Blue Myrtle cactus - 10 seeds
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. The species occurs in tropical deciduous forest, xerophilous scrub and less frequently in grassland in some areas of the Chihuahuan desert
They are semi-hardy, make sure that your Myrtillocactus are not exposed to temperatures below -4°C or they may die, nevertheless, it is good advice never let the nighttime temperatures fall below 10°C. Water regularly in summer but allow to dry fully before watering again. Need a well-drained soil mix with small gravel added to ensure drainage.. During the winter months, they 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 that 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.