Paper Spine Cactus
Tephrocactus articulatus
Family: Cactaceae
Paper Spine Cactus grows in full sun and prefers mineral well-drained soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Paper Spine Cactus
Paper Spine Cactus growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Mineral well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Paper Spine Cactus as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 180-365 days.
Plant Overview
Paper Spine Cactus (Tephrocactus articulatus) is listed in the Cactaceae family and categorized as a cactus with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3469
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Plant type
- Cactus
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Paper Spine Cactus is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Mineral well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Mineral well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 180-365 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 180-365 days
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Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.