Tephrocactus Articulatus
Also known as
Pine Cone Cactus, Pine Cone Cactus, Paper Spine Cactus and Tephrocactus articulatis
Taxonomy
Tephrocactus articulatus
Tephrocactus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Tephrocactus Articulatus
Water
How often to water your Tephrocactus Articulatus
every 12
Tephrocactus Articulatus needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Pine Cone Cactus in your home
a window
Tephrocactus Articulatus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Tephrocactus Articulatus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Tephrocactus Articulatus in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Tephrocactus Articulatus
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Tephrocactus Articulatus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Tephrocactus Articulatus thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Tephrocactus Articulatus requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Tephrocactus Articulatus
Tephrocactus Articulatus
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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