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Also Known As

  • Paper Spined Cholla

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 18"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 8b-10a

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Tephrocactus articulatus 'Silver Straw' plant details

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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 'Silver Straw' plant

How to Grow Tephrocactus articulatus 'Silver Straw'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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