blue candle
Also known as: garambulla
A shrubby or tree-like branching cactus, to 4m tall in its native Mexico, with bluish-green, ribbed stems. Between 5-9 spines arise from each areole. Older plants produce funnel-shaped, white or cream flowers in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- blue candle (Myrtillocactus geometrizans)
- Genus
- Myrtillocactus
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Summer · Spring · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 18 – 28 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of blue candle
Distribution map
Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of blue candle
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blue candle care guide
- Water only when substrate fully dry, minimal moisture retention needed
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 18 – 28 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water only when substrate fully dry, minimal moisture retention needed
Fertilizing
FertilizingHighly diluted low-nitrogen cactus feed monthly warm growth months
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or stem cuttings
Growing
GrowingUnder glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light with low humidity. From mid-spring to early autumn, water moderately and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly; keep almost dry at other times. Repot every other year. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
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