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Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus
Also Known As
- Paper Spine Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 9"-15"
planting zones
- 8b-10b
Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus plant details
Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 9 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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How to Grow Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-15"
- 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
aka Austrocylindropuntia chuquisacana, Austrocylindropuntia teres, Austrocylindropuntia vestita, Cylindropuntia teres, Cylindropuntia vestita, Opuntia chuquisacana, Opuntia heteromorpha, Opuntia teres, Opuntia vestita, Tephrocactus heteromorphus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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