{"product_id":"myrtillocactus-geometrizans-fukurokuryuzinboku-variegated-boobie-cactus-cutting-1","title":"Myrtillocactus geometrizans 'Fukurokuryuzinboku' - Variegated Boobie Cactus (Cutting)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eMyrtillocactus geometrizans 'Fukurokuryuzinboku’ - Variegated Boobie Cactus (Cutting)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eYou will receive a variegated cutting similar to the one shown here..\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approximately 4\" tall.  \u003cbr\u003ePlease note this is a cutting with no roots yet.  You will need to grow them.  So make sure you are comfortable with that.\u003cbr\u003eShowcased here in one-of-a-kind handmade pottery (sold separately).\u003cbr\u003eRoots as shown.\u003cbr\u003eWill be shipped bare root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eThis uniquely shaped cactus is a Japanese cultivar of the Mexican \u003ci\u003eMyrtillocactus geometrizans\u003c\/i\u003e, also known as the Blue Candle Cactus. It's nicknamed the \"Boobie Cactus\" or \"Breast Cactus\" because of its distinctive tubercles (bumps) and ribs that resemble the female anatomy. This unusual form makes it highly sought after by cactus collectors and enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eHere's what you need to know about caring for and understanding this fascinating plant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eKey characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .75in; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eAppearance: Blue-green stems with pronounced ribs and tubercles (bumps) that give it a unique, somewhat humorous appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .75in; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eSize: Can grow to impressive heights, reaching up to 20 feet (6 meters) outdoors in favorable conditions, though it's typically much smaller when cultivated indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .75in; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eFlowers: Small, greenish-white flowers may appear in the summer months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .75in; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eFruit: Edible, dark red, oblong berries with a sweet flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eGrowing conditions and care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .75in; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eLight: Prefers bright, direct sunlight for at least 6 hours a day. If grown indoors, a south-facing window is ideal. Younger plants may benefit from some shade protection from intense afternoon sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .75in; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eWatering: Drought-tolerant and requires infrequent watering. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. In warmer months, water thoroughly and let the soil dry completely before watering again. During winter, reduce watering significantly, or cut it back entirely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .75in; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eSoil: Requires a well-draining, gritty mix. A cactus potting mix amended with sand, perlite, or pumice is suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .75in; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eTemperature: Prefers warm temperatures (between 60°F and 80°F or 18°C and 29°C) and should be protected from frost and prolonged exposure to temperatures below 40°F (4°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .75in; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eHumidity: Tolerates typical household humidity levels (40-60%). Excessive humidity should be avoided to prevent fungal diseases or rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .75in; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eFertilizer: Fertilize during the active growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced cactus fertilizer diluted to half strength, once a month or every 2-4 weeks. Avoid fertilizing during the winter dormant period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .75in; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003ePropagation: Can be propagated from stem cuttings. Allow the cut surface to callus for a few days before planting in well-draining soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eAdditional notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .75in; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eThe name \"Fukurokuryuzinboku\" translates to fortune, fief\/happy, dragon, Shinto god\/spirit, and tree, and it was named after two of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese mythology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .75in; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eThis cultivar is considered somewhat rare due to its unique appearance, limited distribution, and slow growth rate, making it a valuable addition to any collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .75in; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eIt's important to handle this cactus with care due to its sharp spines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49525376352495,"sku":"CAC539B","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5014\/5519\/files\/Myrtillocactusgeometrizans_Fukurokuryuzinboku_-VariegatedBoobieCactus_Cutting_-RareCactus0119261d.jpg?v=1768839459","url":"https:\/\/shangrihacactusranch.com\/products\/myrtillocactus-geometrizans-fukurokuryuzinboku-variegated-boobie-cactus-cutting-1","provider":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}