Myrtillocactus geometrizans fukurokuryuzinboku

This Cactus is commonly called Blue Boobs, this cultivar of Myrtillocactus has become very popular due to the lack of spines and resemblance to a part of the female anatomy. Very slow growing. Specimens can be kept very small in pots for years. Plants will grow 1 metre or more in height.

Position - full sun or partially-shaded positions outdoors. Indoors only in sunny positions otherwise they will lose their nice shape and produce less of the white hair which protects them from excess sunlight.

Watering - can be watered all year round and grows fastest in the warmer months. Plants will survive without water for very long periods and remain compact when dry.

Feeding - 25% of recommended dosage monthly in growing period. The less fertiliser, the better the shape of the plant. Fertilisers high in nitrogen can produce larger plants with less colour.

Repotting - can be left to overgrow their pots. or repotted in the warmer months in almost any well drained potting mix.