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1Myrtillocactus geometrizans (Mart. ex Pfeiff.) Console
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Myrtillocactus1
- Native distribution
- Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Jardín Botánico de Bogotá, Global, Brazil, South Africa, Eastern Cape, Gautenguncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
25 synonyms
- Cactus geometrizans Mart.
- Cereus aquicaulensis Pfeiff.
- Cereus garambello Haage
- Cereus garambello Haage ex C.F.Först.
- Cereus geometrizans Mart.
- Cereus geometrizans Mart. ex Pfeiff.
- Cereus geometrizans pugionifer (Lem.) Salm-Dyck
- Cereus geometrizans pugioniferus (Lem.) Salm-Dyck
- Cereus geometrizans quadrangularispinus Lem.
- Cereus geometrizans quadrangularispinus Lem. ex Labour.
- Cereus gladiator Otto & A.Dietr.
- Cereus gladiator geometrizans Monv.
- Cereus pugionifer K.Schum.
- Cereus pugionifer Lem.
- Cereus pugionifer quadrangulispinus Lem.
- Cereus pugionifer quadrangulispinus Lem. ex C.F.Först.
- Cereus pugioniferus Lem.
- Myrtillocactus geometrizans cristatus P.V.Heath
- Myrtillocactus geometrizans hintonii W.A.Fitz Maur.
- Myrtillocactus geometrizans grandiareolatus (Bravo) Backeb.
- Myrtillocactus geometrizans pugionifera (Lem.) Console
- Myrtillocactus grandiareolatus Bravo
- Myrtillocactus hertrichii Houghton
- Myrtillocactus pugionifer (Lem.) A.Berger
- Myrtillocereus geometrizans pugionifer (K.Schum.) Frić & Kreuz.
Myrtillocactus geometrizans is a species of cactus in the genus Myrtillocactus, native to central and northern Mexico.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Myrtillocactus geometrizans · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Lista de Especies de la Colección Viva del Jardín Botánico de Bogotá; The) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q287064 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Myrtillocactus geometrizans 29.jpg · CC BY 4.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Myrtillocactus geometrizans · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Myrtillocactus geometrizans · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Myrtillocactus geometrizans · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature8 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Myrtillocactus tip: Keep it above 8 °C in winter or the blue stems develop brown spots.
Myrtillocactus geometrizans – what to know
Myrtillocactus geometrizans – family: Cactaceae, genus: Myrtillocactus. Native range: Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Jardín Botánico de Bogotá, Global, Brazil, South Africa, Eastern Cape, Gaute…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 8 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Myrtillocactus geometrizans?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Myrtillocactus geometrizans need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Myrtillocactus geometrizans get?
Keep it above 8 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Myrtillocactus geometrizans toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Myrtillocactus geometrizans flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Myrtillocactus: Typical flowering time: May, June.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
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Who grows it?
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Questions about this species
Data sources: GBIF.org – Myrtillocactus geometrizans (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q287064 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Myrtillocactus geometrizans 29.jpg (CC BY 4.0) · Wikipedia – Myrtillocactus geometrizans (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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