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Basic Info
The Myrtillocactus Geometrizans Forma Cristata is also known as the ‘Dinosaur Back Plant’. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to 30.5 cm (12″) tall and about 91 cm (36″) in diameter. The plant is best known to be a cristata that is mostly green.
Scientific Classification
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Echinocereeae
Genus: Myrtillocactus
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
When watering this beautiful succulent plant, be careful it is a plant that is sensitive to over-watering. It is a plant that needs to be thoroughly drenched in water and dried before watering again. The plant should be water mostly between Spring to Fall, let the plant dry thoroughly before watering again. Learn more about watering succulents with this guide here.
General Care for Myrtillocactus Geometrizans Forma Cristata ‘ Dinosaur Back Plant’
What kind of a plant carer should select the Myrtillocactus Geometrizans Forma Cristata ‘Dinosaur Back Plant’? It is perfect for any type of plant grower. The plant does best when cared for in a proper light area. If planted outdoors, it can really create its own mark on your garden.
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Quick Facts:
- Thrives best in a proper lit area
- Needs a similar amount of water as other succulents
- Can die easily if overwatered (Look at How to Water Succulents Guide)
- Becomes 30.5 cm (12″) tall
- 91 cm (36″) in diameter
- Best zone for the plant is -1.1° C (30° F)
- Does not handle cold well
- Best propagated with stem cuttings
- Generally not known to be toxic to people or animals
- Grows best during Spring and Fall
Where to Plant
Dinosaur Back Plant is a plant that grows easiest in free-draining gritty compost. The plant does not handle cold well, so if you live an area that is colder than -1.1°C (30°F) use a succulent container. It makes it easier to transport the plant indoor and outdoor. This article will help you to learn how to grow succulents indoors.
Myrtillocactus Geometrizans Forma Cristata is a plant that requires up to 6 hours of sun when planted outside keep it on a well lit area. That means a south-facing part of your garden for most of us.
How to Myrtillocactus Geometrizans Forma Cristat ‘Dinosaur Back Plant’
Learning how to propagate Myrtillocactus Geometrizans Forma Cristata ‘Dinosaur Back Plant’, begin by selecting a sturdy, healthy stem. Then remove the larger stem from the main plant, cut the stem off with a sharp knife. Dinosaur Back Plant is one of the species that is hard to separate from the leaves; it can, however, be challenging to grow a large specimen.
Once the leaf is off the Myrtillocactus Geometrizans Forma Cristata, let it sit for a few days before placing it in nutritious and well-drained soil. Well draining soil is a must for your succulent’s health. To learn more about the correct succulent soil, have a look at this. The soil should be drenched thoroughly, never let the soil dry. Once the plant’s root has started to appear, let the plant take its time to grow.
Origin and Habitat
Myrtillocactus Geometrizans Forma Cristata that is also known as the Dinosaur Back Plant is a human made plant created from the Myrtillocactus geometrizans.
