Paper Spined cactus Tephrocactus papyracanthus
Tephrocactus papyracanthus
'The Paper Spined Cactus' is an amazing round bodied cactus with huge paper like spines that are harmless. Very slow growing, offsets appear on top of older spheres.
Western Argentina, among the Andes mountains, where it is dry and warm.
Segments will easily break apart.
Position - under protected partially shaded positions outdoors. Indoors only in sunny positions otherwise they will become long and produce less offsets.
Watering - can be watered all year round and grow fastest in the warmer months. Plants will survive without water for very long periods and remain compact when dry.
Feeding - 25% of recommended dosage monthly in growing period. The less fertiliser, the better the shape of the plant. Fertilisers high in nitrogen can produce larger plants with less colour.
Repotting - can be left to overgrow their pots, or repotted in the warmer months
