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5.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Also known as
Crested Blue Candle, Dinosaur Back Plant, Crested Blue Myrtle, Myrtillocactus geometrizans forma cristata and Myrtillocactus Geometrizans Crestato
Taxonomy
Myrtillocactus geometrizans f. cristatus
Myrtillocactus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Crested Blue Flame
How often to water your Crested Blue Flame

every 12
Crested Blue Flame needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Crested Blue Flame in your home

a window
Crested Blue Flame love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Crested Blue Flame does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Crested Blue Flame in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Crested Blue Flame

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Crested Blue Flame after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Edison is getting even smarter! #FreshLeafFriday #SpringIntoSummer #CactusClique
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Ummm??? #BlueMyrtleCactus too much sun too much water help cactuses make me struggle
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Started to notice these spots on my boobie plant. It is under grown light AC infinity bar with timers setup to mimic sun time. It's then i'm doing this cycle for probably seven months and then fine until this week, I noticed these brown spots. I have another one of these plants under it on next shelf, and it does not have this issue. Seen in the other photo. What is this?
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How do I plant her??? I just got this pretty plant from the store. Does anyone know the best place to plant and also what size pot would be the best?? I don’t have too much knowledge on succulents and cacti care.
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@JoshsGreenThumb #BlueMyrtleCactus #HappyPlants
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I’ve been on Winter Break for 2 weeks. I take care of my plants before I leave for break and just leave my babies in the school. School starts tomorrow if the storm lets up, so I went into the building to check on my plants and to set up for classes tomorrow. All my plants were fine but 1, my Crested Blue Flame. She was black on the bottom. She sits in the window I checked her roots and there was no root rot and I put her back in her pot. The black parts are not mushy, in fact, they feel just like the green part. What should I do? Can she be saved? I really hope so. I saved her from the clearance rack at Lowe’s and I really don’t want to lose her. Jen
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Help! #CrestedBlueFlame Please help. My crested blue flame is dying a slow death. I noticed white mealy bug areas back in September. I’ve tried Neem oil and rubbing alcohol. I spray the entire plant making sure nothing is left untouched. Consistently. And it’s getting worse. I do see tiny small strands of spider web. What can I do?
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My poor crested blue flame. What’s wrong with it? I’ve sprayed it with insecticide for months. I placed it out of direct sunlight. But then put it back near window and it got worse. Please help. #CrestedBlueFlame
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What’s wrong with my Boobie cactus!??? It’s quite soft to the touch and has these weird brown spots. What am I doing wrong!😭 #help #CactusClique #Cactus #BoobieCactus #advice #PlantsMakePeopleHappy
Care Summary for Crested Blue Flame
Crested Blue Flame
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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