Blue Candle Crest Cactus | 10 inch pot | Myrtillocactus geometrizans cristata

General Care for Myrtillocactus geometrizans forma cristata “Dinosaur Back Plant”

Myrtillocactus geometrizans forma cristata “Dinosaur Back Plant” grows well in an outdoor garden. Be sure to plant in well-draining soil in a tall planter. In the summer myrtillocactus geometrizans cristata , “Dinosaur Back” loves being in full sun. In the winter, it’s best to move your plant to a shadier spot.

Watering

“Dinosaur Back Plant” has typical watering needs for a succulent. It’s best to use the “soak and dry” method, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Where to Plant

“Dinosaur Back Plant” is not cold hardy, so if you live in a zone that gets colder than 30° F (-1.1° C), it’s best to plant this succulent in a container that can be brought indoors. It does well in full to partial sun.

Plant in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight a day. If planting indoors, place in a room that gets a lot of sunlight, such as near a southern-facing window (if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere) myrtillocactus geometrizans cristata .

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Ships Bare Root – No Pot or Soil

We will pick the plant for you. Photos show some examples of what is available but we are not allowing for reserving exact plants. Some may have small damage or weathering but all are healthy rooted specimens. Discoloration on the bottom portion is totally normal from being planted in soil.

Myrtillocactus Geometrizans Cristata is a waxy blue cactus that forms a stable architectural crest with subsequent fan-like growth just clustering over one another. It is a highly decorative, easy care houseplant!

The common names of Myrtillocactus geometrizansis include Crested Blue Flame, Crested Blue Candle, Dinosaur Back Plant, Crested Blue Myrtle. This plant is native to central and northern Mexico, where its edible fruit is a common food.

Myrtillocactus Geometrizans Cristata is a mutant form of Myrtillocactus Geometrizans. Crested growth on plants occurs spontaneously, sometimes due to damage, or changes in light intensity and other external factors. These plants can revert to normal and grow out long, thin stems over crested ones. If you would like to promote existing crest, prune all normal growth only leaving crested part.

Myrtillocactus Geometrizans is a very low maintenance plant that is perfect for beginners. Like all cacti, the Blue Myrtle goes dormant during winter, so you should water it very sparingly during this time and keep it in a bright, cool position by a window. In summer, water this plant more regularly and keep in a very bright space.

Myrtillocactus Geometrizans Cristata  has spikes which can cause some irritation. Therefore, you should avoid touching the plant – not only for the sake of the plant, but also for your own precious fingers blue candle crest cactus .