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Tephrocactus articulatus var. strobiliformis
Also Known As
- Cereus articulatus
- Opuntia andicola
- Opuntia articulata
- Opuntia glomerata
- Opuntia strobiliformis
- Opuntia turpinii
- Tephrocactus andicolus
- Tephrocactus articulatus
- Tephrocactus glomeratus
- Tephrocactus strobiliformis
- Tephrocactus turpinii
- Paper Spine Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Tephrocactus articulatus var. strobiliformis plant details
Tephrocactus articulatus var. strobiliformis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and purple foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tephrocactus articulatus var. strobiliformis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and purple
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, hell strip, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tephrocactus articulatus var. strobiliformis
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Tephrocactus articulatus var. strobiliformis plant
How to Grow Tephrocactus articulatus var. strobiliformis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
- purple
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
8b-10a
Size
Height: 18"
Width: 18"
- sun
- occasional
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 24"-48"
- sun
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- 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
Height: 18"-24"
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- sun - bright shade
- 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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