Located not too far from the office I work in during the week is a very large and extremely tall Blue Myrtle Cactus, that has the most beautiful blooms. This plant has been blooming its little heart out for most of the summer. It blooms out early in the morning and by the end of the day, these gorgeous blossoms are closed and faded, a one day wonder.
Myrtillocactus geometrizans, also known as Blue Myrtle cactus (and a myriad of other names), is a columnular tree-like cactus native to Mexico. In nature, the cactus may reach 20 feet (4 m) in height, with the crown reaching up to 25 feet (5 m) in width. Individual joints reach up to 3 feet (1 m) in length. They have 5-8 ribs that are approximately 1 (2.5 cm) in depth with areoles about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Each areole may have up to 5-9 spines, but generally they have 3-5 spines about 0.5 inches (1.2 cm) long.
I am embarrassed that I did not know that was called a blue myrtle cactus. Thanks for sharing.
You’re so very welcome! You shouldn’t be embarrassed at long – it took me forever to find it online. Finally did on a local AZ website!
Oh, how lovely! And so special given their short lifespan. Thanks for sharing them with!
You’re most welcome!