Myrtillocactus geometrizans - Blue Myrtle Cactus SH42Myrtillocactus geometrizans, also known as Blue Myrtle Cactus or Blue Candle, is a striking columnar cactus native to central and northern Mexico. It features sculptural, candelabra like branching with smooth blue green stems that develop 5 to 6 ribs, each lined with small areoles and short spines. In ideal conditions, this fast growing cactus can reach up to 15 feet tall, making it a dramatic focal point in xeriscapes or large containers . During

thrives in well-draining soil

white flesh

groundcover

Perfect for sunny windowsills or outdoor patios

This plant typically flowers in cultivation when the trunk is 5 to 15 feet tall

Has proven hardy to 25 degrees F but is not considered much hardier than this

Flowers come in solid colors: white

Perfect for Mediterranean-style gardens

and minimal pruning after flowering will keep your gardenia healthy and vibrant

this cactus thrives in light shade and prefers well-draining soil

is a majestic barrel-style succulent featuring a dramatic rosette of thick green-bluish leaves edged with sharp spines

Mammillaria spinosissima