Botanical Name: Tephrocactus articulatus 'inermis'
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Common Name: Spruce Cones  
Plant photo of: Tephrocactus articulatus 'inermis'
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Cactus

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Clay

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Entry, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Filler, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Kathleen Moore
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  • Description

  • Notes

Evergreen sprawling cactus grows at a moderate rate to 1' x 3'. Stems are gray-green and spinelss. Small white to pink flowers appear in spring. Good container plant. Sculptural qualities. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Native to Argentina.
Frost tolerant to 15 F.