Tephrocactus Articulatus aka Pine Cone Cactus

Tephrocactus Articulatus var. Inermis is native to Alabama. It is almost a spineless species of cacti. Occasionally, new growths will have a few glochids and then fall off with age.

LIGHT | Full sun

COLD TOLERANCE | -1 ºC
WATER | Water generously when soil is dry.
SOIL PH | Unknown
SOIL TYPE | 50% potting mix 50% non organic material (pumice or perlite).
FERTILIZER | Fish emulsion, kelp solution, worm casting, shrimp compost.
PROPAGATION METHODS | Stem cuttings
HUMIDITY LEVEL | Low
ACTIVE SEASON | Summer

NOTE | NA

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS 
Insert the cutting into the soil 0.5" - 1" deep. When the soil is dry, water the plant sparingly. Roots should form within two weeks. Keep the plant in bright shade during the rooting period. To prevent leaf burn, gradually acclimate the plant to full sun.