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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

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Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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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:

Brewton, Alabama

Gilbert, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Hesperia, California

Pittsburg, California

San Diego, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Las Vegas, Nevada

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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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