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Myrtillocactus cochal
Blue Candle, Blue Flame
| The deeply ribbed, upward-arching stems, spangled with long spine clusters, form a bushy tangle. They are named for their flowers, which botanists thought to resemble Myrtle blossoms. Funnel-shaped, in shades of cream, pale yellow, green, or pink, they bloom in daylight as many as 9 at a time. You can buy the black-currant-like fruits -- called garambullos -- in the marketplaces of Mexico and Guatemala. Easy to grow in desert regions or a sunny warm greenhouse. Plant in a gritty, fertile soil. Water generously from spring to fall, keeping soil quite moist. Keep fairly dry in winter, misting lightly on warmer days. Where winters are mild they will even tolerate ground watering, which suits them to mixed plantings. If temperatures fall much below 50º F, orange patches may scar the skin. Grow from cuttings or seed. |
Boldly branching to tree size, it bears delicate flowers, pale yellow with a green tint, and small, dark red fruits.
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Attributes - Myrtillocactus cochal
Plant Type: Succulent
Bloom Season: Late Spring through Mid Summer
Flower Color: Yellow
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 6 ft. to 9 ft.
Width: 12 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun
Climate: Zones 9, 10, 11
Notes: Thrives in Dry Climates, Hot Climates. Container Plants, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers.
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