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Tephrocactusarticulatus

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Tephrocactus (tef-roh-KAK-tus)

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Species

articulatus (ar-tik-oo-LAH-tus)

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Synonym

Tephrocactus glomerulatus

Opuntia articulata

Tephrocactus andicolus

Tephrocactus diadematus

Tephrocactus turpinii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

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

Pale Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2005 | neutral

The flowers are white to pinkish colored.
Other valid synonyms are: Opuntia andicola, Opuntia turpinii, Opuntia glomerata, Tephroc...Read More

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