Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus

The Paper Spine Cactus has so much character! Stacked grey-blue cones develop long papery spines over time. Likes heat, drops cones if underwatered in Summer.
height 1–2ft
width 1–2ft
tolerates Cold, Heat, Pots
water
needs		 Low
hardy
to		 16F
exposure Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
origin W Argentina

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.