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Tephrocactus articulatus 'Silver Straw'
Also Known As
- Paper Spined Cholla
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 18"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 8b-10a
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
- Plant family: cactaceae
- 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
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cistus Nursery
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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
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- 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
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Size
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- sun - bright shade
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- dry in winter
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