The Myrtillocactus geometrizans cv. Fukurokuryuzinboku, sometimes called "Boobie Cactus" due to its unique shape, is a rare and highly sought-after form of Myrtillocactus geometrizans. It is a relatively slow-growing columnar cactus that can form several thick, branched stems over time. The stems are thick, bluish-green to gray-green, characteristic of Myrtillocactus. The particularity of this cultivar is the presence of rounded protuberances that resemble breasts or prominent buds, hence its Japanese nickname Fukurokuryuzinboku ("dragon's breast tree"). Small areoles are arranged on the protuberances, bearing fine, short, not very aggressive spines. It can produce small, discreet whitish to greenish flowers, followed by edible blue-black fruits resembling blueberries (hence the name Myrtillocactus). However, flowering is rare in ornamental cultivation. In winter, it is important to significantly reduce watering.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Cactaceae
- Origin: Mexico
- Watering: Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Low.
- Soil type: Dry and well-draining - sandy
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Light: High.
- Orientation: South or west by a window.
- Growth: Slow.
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Temperature: Warm.
- Never below 5ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Cultivated in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
