Paper Spine Cactus (Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus)
couple of replacements for starting my new cactus garden, southern California
growing in ground in Huntington Gardens, southern CAlifornia
This one is 12" tall and doesn't have that much spines.
Three stages of new growth emerging.
Flowering in June
Flower closeup
Cat knocked the top segment off a plant, so I just stuck it in the ground, and two months later it was rooted and making new segments (southern California)
Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus
Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus
Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus
Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus
Is a fragile cactus but does grow easily
papery spines cover entire plant
Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on July 19, 2004
Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on July 19, 2004
Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on July 19, 2004
Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on August 27, 2004
Fruit on August 13th, late Summer, zone 9b. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on September 28, 2004
Fruit on August 13th, late Summer, zone 9b. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on September 28, 2004
March 26, 2011; Phoenix, AZ; zone 9a/9b; Partial sun/shade
Gaiser Conservatory, Manito Park, Spokane, WA
With crest. Photo courtesy/copyright of Cok Grootscholten of Succulent Nursery, Holland, a nursery and formidable private succulent collection. http://public.fotki.com/Grootscholten/plant-collections/
With crest. Photo courtesy/copyright of Cok Grootscholten of Succulent Nursery, Holland, a nursery and formidable private succulent collection. http://public.fotki.com/Grootscholten/plant-collections/
Dark spine form. Photo copyright of Cok Grootscholten of Succulent Nursery, Holland, a nursery and formidable private succulent collection. http://public.fotki.com/Grootscholten/plant-collections/
Copyright Cok Grootscholten, Succulent Nursery, Holland, a nursery and formidable private succulent collection. http://public.fotki.com/Grootscholten/plant-collections/
Cristata. Copyright Cok Grootscholten, Succulent Nursery, Holland, a nursery and formidable private succulent collection. http://public.fotki.com/Grootscholten/plant-collections/
Dark spine form. Photo copyright of Cok Grootscholten of Succulent Nursery, Holland, a nursery and formidable private succulent collection. http://public.fotki.com/Grootscholten/plant-collections/
Dark spine form. Photo copyright of Cok Grootscholten of Succulent Nursery, Holland, a nursery and formidable private succulent collection. http://public.fotki.com/Grootscholten/plant-collections/
Cristata. Copyright Cok Grootscholten, Succulent Nursery, Holland, a nursery and formidable private succulent collection. http://public.fotki.com/Grootscholten/plant-collections/
Cristata. Copyright Cok Grootscholten, Succulent Nursery, Holland, a nursery and formidable private succulent collection. http://public.fotki.com/Grootscholten/plant-collections/
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Paper Spine Cactus
Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus
| Type: | Cactus and Succulents |
| Height: | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 8-10, Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
