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A small Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus with long white spines in a green pot sits on light gravel outdoors, greenery blurred behind.
Small Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus with long pale spines in a green square pot on wood, outdoors in bright sunlight.
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Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracanthus with green stem and light spines in a square pot of tan gravel on a plain gray background.
Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus with long white spines in a green square pot with light gravel, on a plain gray background.
Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracanthus with long white spines in a small red pot with pebbles, blurred succulents in background.
Close-up of Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus, a green rounded cactus with thick white to light brown spines in a pot with soil.
Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracanthus succulent with pale spines in a gravel-filled pot; similar cacti sit in small pots behind it.
Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus with long white spines in a small red pot among other succulent cacti.
Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracanthus with pale yellow spines in a small red pot, surrounded by soil and other succulents.
Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus, a striking succulent, features long, papery spines and a distinctive appearance.
Close-up of Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus in a red, gravel-filled pot with long white spines; blurred succulents behind.
Close-up of Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus with thick green stems, pale curved spines, in a gravel-filled pot among succulents.
Close-up of Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus succulent, featuring round green segments and white spines in rocky soil.
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Close-up of Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracanthus with long yellowish spines in a small red pot, surrounded by rocky soil and other cacti.
Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus with long white spines in a square pot of light gravel, green cactus against blurred backdrop.
Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracanthus with long, pale spines in a green square pot filled with gravel, leafy background blurred.
Small Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus with pale curved spines in a square pot, tan rocky soil, soft sunlight and succulents behind.
A small Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus cactus with long white spines in a square pot of tan gravel, outdoors with plants blurred.
A small Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus with long pale spines in a square green pot sits on gravel outdoors with greenery blurred.
A small Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus with long white spines in a green pot sits on light gravel outdoors, greenery blurred behind.
Small Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus with long pale spines in a green square pot on wood, outdoors in bright sunlight.
A small Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracanthus with long pale spines in a square pot sits outdoors on a wooden surface.
Close-up of Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus with long, pale spines in a pebble-filled pot, background softly blurred.
Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracanthus with green stem and light spines in a square pot of tan gravel on a plain gray background.
Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus with long white spines in a green square pot with light gravel, on a plain gray background.
Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracanthus with long white spines in a small red pot with pebbles, blurred succulents in background.
Close-up of Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus, a green rounded cactus with thick white to light brown spines in a pot with soil.
Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracanthus succulent with pale spines in a gravel-filled pot; similar cacti sit in small pots behind it.
Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus with long white spines in a small red pot among other succulent cacti.
Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracanthus with pale yellow spines in a small red pot, surrounded by soil and other succulents.
Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus, a striking succulent, features long, papery spines and a distinctive appearance.
Close-up of Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus in a red, gravel-filled pot with long white spines; blurred succulents behind.
Close-up of Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus with thick green stems, pale curved spines, in a gravel-filled pot among succulents.
Close-up of Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus succulent, featuring round green segments and white spines in rocky soil.
Close-up of a Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracantus cactus with long, pale brown and white spines; blurred succulents in background.
Close-up of Tephrocactus articulatus v. papyracanthus with long yellowish spines in a small red pot, surrounded by rocky soil and other cacti.

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.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season

Spring

Flower Color

Green/white

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

9b to 11

Mature Size

1317"

Resistance

9°c

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)
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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.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season

Spring

Flower Color

Green/white

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

9b to 11

Mature Size

1317"

Resistance

9°c

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)
Attribute Value
Bloom Season Spring
Botanical Name Tephrocactus articulatus papyracantus
Common Name Paper spine cactus, Panda plant
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Green/white
Genus Tephrocactus
Growth Habit Multibranched
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9b to 11
Mature Size 1317"
Native Area Madagascar
Resistance 9°c
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.)

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