Myrtillocactus geometrizans
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Name: Frost Protection: Sun Exposure: Origin: Growth Habits: Watering Needs: Propagation:
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Blue Candle, Whortleberry Semi hardy, damaged at -4°C Full sun Mexico and Guatemala Candelabra like tree to 4.5 m tall , stems 7-10 cm thick Regular water Seeds, cuttings in summer |
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-Native to the central Mexican plateau. A tree-like plant with distinct upward curving branches. Stems have 4 to 5 wide ribs, bearing slightely felted areoles set far apart. Has 5 small, reddish-brown radial spines. Each areole can have several short, greenish flowers. The edible fruit is bright blue and globular, reiniscent of a blueberry in appearance |
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