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Tephrocactusalexanderi var. geometricus

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Tephrocactus alexanderi var. geometricus by CactusJordi

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Tephrocactus (tef-roh-KAK-tus)

Info

Synonym

Opuntia geometrica

Tephrocactus geometricus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Other Details

Category

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From woody stem cuttings

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Green Valley, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Bostonia, California

Santa Barbara, California

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