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Boobie Cactus (Blue Candelabra)

Myrtillocactus geometrizans
Categories:
Cacti & Succulents  ·  
Columnar Cactus
Light
Full sun
Water
Very low; deep, infrequent watering once established.
Size
10-15 ft tall × 6-10 ft wide
Habit
Columnar cactus – branching
Toxicity
Non-toxic
Description
A columnar cactus native to central and northern Mexico with thick, blue-green stems that branch candelabra-style with age. Produces small edible berries (garambullo) resembling blueberries. A popular specimen or accent for desert landscapes.
Bloom Time
Spring
Deciduous / Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Drought Tolerant, Edible, Heat Tolerant, Reflected Heat Tolerant
Growth Rate
Slow to moderate
Growth Habit
Columnar cactus – branching
Mature Size
10-15 ft tall × 6-10 ft wide
Flower Color
White to cream
Foliage Color
Blue-green
Landscape Use
Cactus / Succulent Garden, Desert / Xeriscape, Specimen / Accent
Garden Style
Desert / Xeriscape
Soil
Alkaline Tolerant, Sandy / Rocky, Well-Drained
Companion Plants
Agave, Ferocactus, Ocotillo, Opuntia, Saguaro
Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun

Water: Very low; deep, infrequent watering once established.

Soil: Well-draining sandy or rocky soil; tolerates alkaline desert soils.

Mature size: 10-15 ft tall, 6-10 ft wide

Bloom: Spring

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen

Growth rate: Slow to moderate