Tephrocactus articulatusis probably the most variablespeciesin thegenus , resulting in an surplusage of scientific names . It is popular among cactus grower due to its variety of interesting and esthetic forms .
Tephrocactus articulatus(Otto ) Backeb .
Pine Cone Cactus , Spruce Cone Cholla
In habitat, La Rioja Province, Argentina. Derivative of a photo byMartin Lowry. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
genus Cereus articulatus , Opuntia articulata
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : OpuntioideaeTribe : TephrocacteaeGenus : Tephrocactus
The specific name " articulatus " ( pronounced " ar - tik - oo - la - tus " ) think of " articulated , jointed " and bear on to the coming into court of the attachment full stop of the shank segments of this species .
In habitat, San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina. Derivative of a photo byGuillermo Debandi. Licensed underCC BY 4.0.
Tephrocactus articulatusis aboriginal toArgentina . It occurs in Catamarca , Cordoba , La Rioja , Mendoza , Salta , San Luis , and Santiago del Estero .
Tephrocactus articulatusis a smallcactuswith erect , loosely branching stems composed of pinecone - shaped , green to gray - greenish segments . It can grow up to 12 inch ( 30 centimetre ) grandiloquent , forming an uprightshrub . The stem segments are ovate to short - cylindrical , prominentlytuberculate , usually tenuously attached , and easily dislodged . They can reach up to 4 inches ( 10 cm ) in length and up to 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) in diam , but are unremarkably 1.2 to 2 inches ( 3 to 5 cm ) long and of similar diam . The tubercle are spirally arranged and tipped with belittled , almost round , woollyareolesthat bear red to purplish blackglochidsand sometimes 1 to 4 drop , flexible spines .
In the outflow , Tephrocactus articulatusproduces beautiful white to low-cal pinkish flowers withpericarpelscovered with spineless areoles . The heyday can appraise up to 1.8 inches ( 4.5 cm ) long . The yield are chocolate-brown , depressed , and spherical and can grow up to 0.9 inch ( 2.2 cm ) in distance and diam .
In the wild, Biesiepoort, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byShaun Swanepoel. Licensed underCC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
Light : Tephrocactus articulatusthrives in full sunlight , but some shade during midday and good afternoon can forestall sunburn in red-hot climates . When develop indoors , a windowpane that receives sun for 6 minute a day work best .
dirt : This cactus requires a well - draining soil intermixture . you may utilize a commercial cactus pot mix orcreate your own .
Temperature : highly broad of high temperature , Tephrocactus articulatusprefers cool temperature in winter . It grow well inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones8b to 10b , with average minimum wintertime temperatures ranging from 15 to 40 ° F ( -9.4 to 4.4 ° vitamin C ) .
In the wild, Central Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo byGigi Laidler. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
lachrymation : From spring to descend , body of water moderately and let the soil dry out out altogether before irrigate again . In most area , rainfall will be enough for established plants . If potted , never let the container baby-sit in water . During the winter , debar thewatering .
Fertilizing : Tephrocactus articulatusdoes not call for fertilizer when implant in the ground . However , it will benefit from fertilise during the grow season in a container . Apply a water system - soluble fertilizer . set aside feeding during the winter when the industrial plant get torpid .
Repotting : Repot only when the cactus becomes rootbound or is too large and fluid in its container . Choose a slightly expectant container with drain holes at the bottom . The best time for repotting is late wintertime or former spring .
multiplication : you could propagateTephrocactus articulatusby stem segments or semen . Using stem segment is the easy method and yields faster results . For best results , take bow segments in early summer . Sow the seeds in late leaping .
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Tephrocactus articulatusis not toxic to human being or pets . However , it is best kept aside from pets and child as its glochidium may cause pelt irritation .
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