How to grow Pine Cone Cactus

Tephrocactus articulatus

This cactus can take a light frost without damage, but protection is suggested.

Transplanting Pine cone cactus

Extremely easy to propagate through stem cuttings. Simply cut or snap off an offshoot, let callous, and place in a sandy dirt. Normally does not need any special rooting hormones.

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around -5°C / 23°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Pine cone cactus is a tender plant.

How long does Pine cone cactus take to grow?

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Pine cone cactus Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin articulatus meaning “jointed”

Other names for Pine cone cactus

Paper spine cactus

Opuntia glomerata, Opuntia turpinii, Tephrocactus turpinii, Tephrocactus strobiliformis, Tephrocactus glomeratus, Opuntia andicola, Tephrocactus andicolus, Cereus articulatus, Opuntia articulata, Opuntia strobiliformis