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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

Tephrocactus articulatus 'Silver Straw' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tephrocactus articulatus 'Silver Straw'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tephrocactus articulatus 'Silver Straw'

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

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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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