Water once a month and allow the roots to grow on their own - try not to mess with the cactus too much for the first six months, especially during winter. Boobie Cactus is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. They have roots but they will need time to develop thoroughly in their new media. NOTE: these plants shipped to SF bare-root and have been transplanted into dry soil. Be sure to grow it in a place that meets this light requirement. Needs well-draining cactus soil with acidic pH. Each areole may have up to 9 spines, but generally, they have 3 to 5 up to 0.5 inches (1.2 cm) long spines. The stem is up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter, with 5 to 8 unusual chinned ribs, each up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) in depth. Semi-hardy and thrives in temperatures between 60F to 85 F. Myrtillocactus geometrizans 'Fukurokuryuzinboku' is a strange cactus with a blue-grey stem shaped like a woman's breast. Mature plants prefer full sun or at least 5 hours of direct sunlight daily. Ranges from 24 inches to 4.0 meters high (157 inches) and 10 cm wide. If grown on a very sunny south facing window in the middle of summer then a shade cloth may be placed over the window to allow indirect sunshine onto the plant this will prevent scorch or yellowing of the stem. Mature boobie cactus plant prefers full sun or at least 5 hours of direct sunlight daily. Here is what to know about the boobie cactus plant. This cactus likes a nice sunny spot, however when these plants are still young ( less than 3 inches in height ) or if taken as cuttings they are best placed in a less sunnier position. Once the plant has fully rooted and/or is taller than 3 inches in height they love to be placed in a sunny position, as long as ventilation can be provided. Myrtillocactus geometrizans Fukurokuryuzinboku is a rare plant to find for sale and is only available from specialist cactus nurseries and online cactus nurseries (usually.) It is a Japanese cultivar that can grow up to 4.5 metres high ( 178 inches ) and 10 cm wide in diameter ( 4 inches ). Myrtillocactus geometrizans ‘Fukurokuryuzinboku’ is a monstrose cultivar of the more commonly seen Myrtillocactus geometrizans, but this Cactus has more unusual shaped ribs along with areoles that resemble nipples making this cactus appear like it has little breasts in appearance, this is why this cactus is often nicknamed as ‘The Booby Cactus’ or ‘Titty Cactus’.
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