Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus

Tephrocactus Articulatus Papyracantus or “Paper Spine Cactus” as its common name belongs to the family Cactaceae. These attractive plants with a multi-branched appearance look appealing in any space. With its origin in Madagascar, this beautiful succulent grows up to 13 to 17 inches in height. “Paper Spine Cactus” is winter sensitive & is a winter dormant plant.

Growth Rate

Paper spine plant succulent is slow-growing. For its full growth, it may take two years to attain its mature stage.

Flowering

Paper Spine Cactus flowers are the biggest reason due to which it always remains a topic of discussion. The green & white flowers give a majestic vibe to your garden.

Watering

How to take care of the panda plant? This slow-growing plant requires timely watering. Water every two weeks. Remember that watering affects the life span of a healthy plant.

Soil

“Paper Spine Cactus” prefers free-draining soil that keeps it moist all the time.

Hardiness

This plant has a frost tolerance of about -9° C or 15.8° F, which gives good temperature durability and hardiness zone of about 9b to 11b.

Light

This plant likes to be in full sun to grow. This succulent has a lovely appearance & is easy to care for.

Propagation

The propagation process can be done through stem cuttings, segments, offsets, and seeds. Although flowering is difficult to achieve, if you have a regular watering routine it will show visible results.

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