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
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Late Spring/Early Summer |
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Botanical Name | Tephrocactus molinensis |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Pale Pink, white |
Genus | Tephrocactus |
Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11 |
Mature Size | under 6 in. (15 cm) |
Native Area | Argentina |
Resistance | 9°C |
Sun Exposure | full sun to light shade |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
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
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Late Spring/Early Summer |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Tephrocactus molinensis |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Pale Pink, white |
Genus | Tephrocactus |
Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11 |
Mature Size | under 6 in. (15 cm) |
Native Area | Argentina |
Resistance | 9°C |
Sun Exposure | full sun to light shade |