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Blue Myrtle Cactus
Blue Myrtle Cactus

Common name:Blue Myrtle Cactus
Botanical name:Myrtillocactus geometrizans

Evergreen upright cactus grows at a moderate rate to 15' x 10'. Stems are blue-green and have black spines. Flowers appear in spring and are small and greenish white. Purple fruits follow flowers. Can become treelike with age. Accepts full sun. Native to southern Mexico.

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Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.