Tephrocactus articulatus

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Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus


Plant Characteristics
Habit   cacti-succulent

Height: 36 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 36.
Width: 36 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 36.
Lifespan: perennial
Bloom: early summer, mid summer, late summer
Cultivation
Exposure: sun
Water: dry
Features: flowers
USDA Zones: 9 to 11
Flower features: red, pink, white
Scientific Names

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Tephrocactus articulatus is a species of cactus in the subfamily Opuntioideae of the Cactaceae family of plants. They tend to grow branches up to one foot tall with white flowers. Propagation is usually through cuttings. Stem segments easily break away and will root without special treatment. Plants may also be grown from seeds.

They originate in Argentina, but are cultivated in outdoor landscaping in warm desert climates such as Phoenix, Arizona.

Common varieties within the species include var. inermis ("Spruce cone cactus") and var. papyracanthus ("Paper Spine Cholla Cactus").

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