Myrtillocactus geometrizans f. cristata 'Dinosaur Back' grey which open during the daytime

which open during the daytime and close their petals come nightfall

When viewed from above

Oroya peruviana will eventually form a 12-inch column of contrasting color and texture

With its delicate appearance and densely clustered growth habit

to avoid permanent damage to the fleshy leaves

Myrtillocactus geometrizans f. cristata 'Dinosaur Back' grey which open during the daytimeFans of tightly ridged stems, flattened due to a rare mutation in the plants apical meristem, sport a dusty blue green hue, which will blush to violet pink along the uppermost edges when exposed to ample amounts of sunlight. Coated in a thick layer of farina, which lends the plant its signature hazy blue appearance, this varietys surface can easily be marred by the oils from fingerprints so take care when repotting or otherwise handling this