Originally from Argentina, Tephrocactus molinensis has yellow-brown areoles with white felt that randomly grow on the greener stem. This plant displays a flower that appears dirty white or very pale pink with a green center. It is easy to grow but usually doesn't grow very tall as segments tend to fall off. The main growing period is in spring.
Origin: Argentina
Hardiness: -9°C = 15.8°F
Watering needs: moderate
Sun exposure: Full sun
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Late Spring/Early Summer |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Opuntia molinensi |
| Dormancy | - |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | Pale Pink |
| Frost Tolerance | -9°C |
| Growth Rate | - |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11 |
| Height | under 6 in. (15 cm) |
| Origin | Argentina |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Tephrocactus molinensis |
| Shape | - |
| Sun Exposure | full sun to light shade |
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United StatesMimbulus mimbletonia?
In the Harry Potter books Mimbulus mimbletonia is Neville Longbottom's cactus “A small grey cactus in a pot, except that it was covered with what looked like boils rather than spines.” Tephrocactus molinensis fits that description, with variations of color from gray green to brown when exposed to strong sunlight. And since it's a muggle version it won't emit stink sap. Mine arrived with two segments and is growing a third from the base segment. Very happy with it, one of my favorite cacti.
United StatesExcellent Selection
This is my 4th order - the plants are consistently healthy and well packaged for shipping. Thank you.
Happy with this plant unique and healthy a...
Happy with this plant unique and healthy as described
United StatesMy Corona Cactus!
This sweet little guy I nicknamed my “Corona Cactus”! Both cute and freaky!
United StatesDisappointed
This is the 2nd time I ordered from Planet Desert. The first order was perfect. I was very impressed with the large healthy plants and the shipping. This time not so much. The Euphorbua hamata arrived with the tip broken off. The leaves of the Adenium were crushed and the pot of the Tephrocactus was damaged.