Tephrocactus articulatus
Tephrocactus articulatus
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Also known as "Paper Spine Cactus" or "Paper Spine Cholla Cactus,"
With its unique, segmented stems and broad, paper-thin "spines," this cactus has an unusual appearance. The segments resemble small cone-shaped parts that are loosely attached to each other and easily detach. The plant reaches a height of up to 12 inches (30 cm) and grows in a bushy, compact pattern.
Botanical Description
The cactus Tephrocactus articulatus comes from Western Argentina.
Appearance.
The stem consists of small, cone-shaped segments that form a cone-like appearance. This variety is particularly known for its raffia-like, flat "thorns" which are not true thorns, but thin ribbon-like structures. These can vary greatly in color, pattern, and length, which contributes to the interesting appearance of the plant and has led to many different names and variants within the species.
Tephrocactus articulatus blooms in beautiful white or yellow flowers, which provide a nice contrast to the earthy colors of the plant's stem. After flowering, brownish fruits are formed that are between 1 and 5 cm long.
Care.
This cactus is easy to care for and cold hardy, down to about -9°C. For best growth, it should be placed in full sun. It requires good drainage and thrives best in a well-drained cactus soil. When handling this plant, it is best to use gloves to avoid its small, irritating glochids (small spines).
Tephrocactus articulatus is easy to propagate by taking segment cuttings. The cone-like segments detach easily and can be easily rooted by placing them directly in the soil. Buy Tephrocactus articulatus online!
Shipping & Policy
Shipping & Policy
When buying live plants, transport can sometimes affect the condition of the plant. We strive to ensure that all plants arrive in good health, but minor shipping damage, such as a torn leaf or bent stem, is sometimes unavoidable. Read more about our policy here.
Customer Reviews
Jag blev jätteglad när jag hittat denna vackra lilla kaktus till salu hos er, den är så fin. Min morfars hade en liknande planta i sin kaktus samling. Hans planta hade en särskild heder plats i kaktus samlingen (med andra speciella kaktusar som vi barn fick inte lov att röra vid eller vattna).
Oh, en sån måste jag ha tänkte jag, och tryckte direkt på inköp knappen för att slutföra köpet innan plantorna tog slut.
Därmed läste jag aldrig hela texten som finns att läsa under fotot på kaktusen, (där ni tydligt rekommenderar att denna kaktus ska helst hanteras med skydd handskar på).
När jag började öppna omslaget på min mycket väll inslagna kaktus, blev jag raskt (och smärtsamt) påmind om varför morfar aldrig låtit mig vattna hans Teph. kaktus (och andra Optunia kaktusar).
Den vackra (tillsynes tagglösa) Tepharocactus articulatus är beväpnad med mängder av nåltunna små ilskna glochider som raskt förflyttat sig från kaktus och tejp till mina händer.
Resterna av glochider som fortfarande sitter kvar i mina fingrar kommer att påminna mig om att behandla min Teph. kaktus med försiktighet och respekt, för att minimera risken för fler framtida glochid missöde, satte vi en röd varningsflagga i I kaktusens kruka, (kan hända att den hjälper).
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