Tephrocactus articulatus 'Silver Spine'
Also Known As
- Paper-Spined Cholla
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 18"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 8b-10a
Tephrocactus articulatus 'Silver Spine' plant details
Tephrocactus articulatus 'Silver Spine' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and rocky soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tephrocactus articulatus 'Silver Spine'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and white
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tephrocactus articulatus 'Silver Spine'
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10a
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty and rocky
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cistus Nursery
Gardening facts about Tephrocactus articulatus 'Silver Spine' plant
How to Grow Tephrocactus articulatus 'Silver Spine'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"-12"
- sun
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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
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Size
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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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- sun - bright shade
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- dry in winter
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