succulent that looks like pine cone Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis / Pine Cone Cactus – Thenextgardener

succulent that looks like pine cone Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis / Pine Cone Cactus – ThenextgardenerAbout Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis, the succulent plant also called Pine Cone Cactus, The Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis is a cactus almost without spines. The sliver knobby stem cactus resembles most stacked pine cones and can grow up to 1 foot tall. How to care for Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis Sun Location: This succulent plant originates from the desert and needs a lot of sunlight to

-About Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis-

Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis, the succulent plant also called Pine Cone Cactus, The Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis is a cactus almost without spines. The sliver knobby-stem cactus resembles most stacked pine cones and can grow up to 1 foot tall.

-How to care for Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis-

Sun/Location: This succulent plant originates from the desert and needs a lot of sunlight to keep growing. In warm areas, outdoor care of Pine Cone Cactus is ideal. As it is not hardy, move the succulent indoors in winter to prevent frost.

Soil/Pot: Like most cactus plants, Tephrocactus articulatus var. inermis need well-drained soil to grow well. Potting soil mix for cacti is ideal for the cactus variety. Keep in mind to care for cactus in a planter pot with a drainage hole that can prevent overwatering.

Watering: As a drought-tolerated succulent plant, Pine Cone Cactus prefer to grow in dry soil, but that doesn't mean it doesn't need to be watered at all. Using the "soak and dry" way, only fully water when soil dry completely.

-More Information-

Primary color: Sliver; green
Secondary color: brown
Bloom color: white
Cold hardiness: zone 8b-10b(from 15F to 40F)
Product format: 2" pot
Suitability: balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: stem cutting, leaf, seed
Special characteristic: easy to propagate, pet safe

*Please Note: This plant has many knobby stem segments that are prone to fall out during transportation. The falling nodes are resilient to regenerate if planted into the soil.