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Tephrocactus articulatus [White spined clone]

Also Known As

  • Opuntia articulata [white spined clone]
  • Paper Spined Cholla

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 18"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

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Tephrocactus articulatus [White spined clone] plant details

Tephrocactus articulatus [White spined clone] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tephrocactus articulatus [White spined clone]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, hell strip, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tephrocactus articulatus [White spined clone]

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This opuntia relative, one of our collections taken years ago from northwestern Argentina, grows into pyramidal clumps of 18" or so, each pad nearly round with thick, white "crows feet" toward the tip of each one. Established plants display yellow flowers. A good dry garden species in USDA zone 8b or above with protection from excess winter moisture. (Note: If plants become exceedingly dry, pads easily disarticulate.)

Gardening facts about Tephrocactus articulatus [White spined clone] plant

How to Grow Tephrocactus articulatus [White spined clone]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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