Blue Monstrosus cereus Size:3/5 Gallon Plant 10–15 feet from the

Plant 10–15 feet from the pool edge so the canopy provides afternoon shade without dropping excessive debris into the water

Note: the attractive red seeds (Mescal Beans) are toxic if ingested — plant away from areas frequented by young children and pets

Summer (May-Sep): Peak season

as a focal point in a courtyard in Tempe

Blue Monstrosus cereus Size:3/5 Gallon Plant 10–15 feet from theThe Most Sculptural Cactus for Phoenix Modern Landscapes The Blue Monstrosus Cereus (Cereus repandus f. monstruosus) is unlike any other cactus in the Phoenix Valley. Its twisted, contorted blue green stems grow in unpredictable, sculptural forms that make every specimen a one of a kind living art piece. No two plants look alike each develops its own unique ridges, bumps, and irregular branching patterns that become more dramatic with age. Hardy,