candelabra cactus
Myrtillocactus cochal
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size3 to 12 feet tall5 to 12 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Candelabra cactus (Myrtillocactus cochal) is a succulent for borders and low maintenance gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy or loamy soil. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. The branching stems stay green all year and the plant can grow quite tall and wide, so give it room.
Pairs well with American century plant, Limeglow creeping juniper, and Canada wild rye.