What is myrtillocactus?

Myrtillocactus is a genus of cactus that contains four different types. The original parts of Mexico and Guatemala are grown as landscape plants and houseplants in many places. Each of the species produces fruit that is similar to blueberries or faith, so the scientific name, myrtillocactus, is related to the scientific name Bilberry plants, vaccinium myrtillus

all types of myrtillocact more than 1 inches) and more than 1 inch) (5.08 cm) long, depending on the species. These flowers usually withdraw fruits that are red to dark purple colors and are resembled by outs or blueberries. While some are more consumed than others, all species of these plants produce edible fruit. The trunk and branches have up to eight different ribs. Their LL can range from 4 feet (1.21 m) to 16 feet (4.87 m), depending on the species.

of four species of myrtillocacti, m. The fruit of this cultivar is also called blue candle or WHORTLEBERRY Cactus This species should be grown outside only in a milder climate, as it can maintain frost damage at 25 ° F (3,88 ° C). It can also be grown as in a pot, but the flower pot rarely increases sufficiently enough to produce the flower and produce fruit.

m. Schenkii is the highest species Myrtillocacti, sometimes up to 16 feet (4.87 m). Its common name is Garambullo . Myrtillocactus fruits are often sold in Mexican markets under the name GARAMBULLO.

The species of M. Eichlamia is the only myrtillocactus that originally from Guatemala. These cacti produce the largest flowers in the genus, with white flowers that can have a diameter of over two inches. M. Eichlamia are the least commonly known myrtillocacti and are somewhat rare iin their native station.

Candelabra cactus is the common name M. Cocal. This is the most shrubs of a similar genus and usually has a short suitcase with many branches. Candelabra can grow up to 10 ft (about 3 m) high.

All kinds of Myrtillocactus are originally for mild desert areas, so they grow best outside in similar areas. Cactus cuts were rooted only in hot weather. If they are grown in regions with frequent winter freezing, they should be slipped during the winter months and maintained inside.