and horses (ASPCA)—plant responsibly if pets are present

Perennial in USDA Zones 5–9

reliable bloom performance

Is it easy to grow from seed

Leaves have been reduced to spines

Tephrocactus Articulatus Papyracanthus (Paper Spine Cactus) | 4 Cuttings Banana and horses (ASPCA)—plant responsibly ifTephrocactus Articulatus var. Papyracanthus (Paper Spine Cactus) Segmented bushy succulents slowly grow up to up to 30 cm, it is the typical form of a group of variety. Stems: It develops in little pine cone shaped segments that are loosely attached to each other and fall easily. Spines: This species is very variable as to whether it is spine bearing or not. The spiny form (also known as "papyracanthus") has broad, raffia like, conspicuous , flattened