Myrtillocactus geometrizans ‘Fukurokuryuzinboku’
Native range: Original form from northern Mexico
Known names: Boobie Cactus
Hardiness: Keep above 35°F
Mature Size: 10–15'+ tall in ground; much smaller in containers
Light: Full sun, half day sun
Water: Let soil dry completely between waterings
Soil: Very well-draining cactus mix; add pumice or perlite for extra drainage
Dormancy Period: Winter dormancy
Pet-Safe: No
Plant Size: 4" Pot, shipped semi-bare root.
 
Often called the Boobie Cactus or Breast Cactus. This is a monstrose form of the Blue Myrtle Cactus with a very unique and memorable appearance. Its stems are upright and cylindrical but covered in unusually plump, rounded ribs, giving it a quirky, almost "anatomical" look. The coloration is blue-green (glaucus), often with slight powdery bloom that can wear off to reveal greener skin beneath. Flowers around late Spring with large off-white flowers with numerous petals with burnt orange tips.