Tephrocactus Species, Pine Cone Cactus, Pinecone Cactus, Spruce Cone Cholla

We just love these in our yard near Phoenix, AZ. They thrive on neglect and grow nicely and flower with just a little supplemental water ...Read Moreor extra rainfall. Sections too easily fall off, especially when brushed against, but, fear not, let them callus over for a week, and stick them in the ground for a free new plant. Easy breezy colonies. Not a centerpiece of a landscape bit a nifty accent plant.

It has lived outside in Las Cruces, NM for 12 years. It has gone through a few snow covers including our "big freeze". I use long tongs...Read More to handle any of my cacti. I trim it every year by removing some of the cones and give them away.

Fun plant to have. Produces many branches that will fall off and can be planted after a week or two of drying. Tips of the "pinecone" h...Read Moreave short and very sharp spines, handle near the base. Will "wilt" when it needs water and in the dormant growing period during the winter. Recovers quickly.

Fascinating cactus! I have had this plant for many years, growing in my front yard (xeriscape). My long and slender speciman moves back...Read More and forth in nearly 180 degree north-south arc. Does anybody know why? Is this common? I love this cactus! janscactus.