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ForkHandles
ForkHandles, with repair work underway, 2 Oct 2026

ForkHandles

Myrtillocactus geometrizans

A discount blue candle cactus with a little repair work to do, which Kirsty has already started.

Common name
Blue candle cactus
Section
Houseplants
Spot
Indoors
Soil
Cactus mix (still the nursery's)
Options
Potential

A branching, sculptural cactus specimen for an indoor collection. Its upright form is the main feature.

From
Discount find bought by Kirsty, Oct 2026
Age
About 3 years (best guess)
Next repot
tbc
Edible
🤔 Sort of: The berries are edible. It's unlikely to fruit on a windowsill.
Hardy
❌ Keep frost-free
Garden-centre price
about £13 (estimate; £10–£15 range)

Care & updates

  1. Repair work

    Kirsty has started the repair work. Details to follow.

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