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Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis
Also Known As
- Tephrocactus articulatus v. inermis
- Tephrocactus articulatus var. diadematus f. inermis
- Pine Cone Cactus
- Pine Cone Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 8"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-10b
Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis plant details
Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis
- USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-12"
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- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4"-5"
Width: 3"-9"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 4"-8"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
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Width: 12"-18"
- sun - bright shade
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- dry in winter
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