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Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus
Regular price£11.00
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Useful Information
Plant Bio
Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus is part of the Cactaceae family and its native range is NW. & N. Central Argentina. It is a succulent subshrub growing primarily in the desert or dry shrubland biome.
These plants are slow growing segmented cacti that eventually reach up to 30cm, the segments are loosely attached to one another so be careful. Spines are paper-like and not sharp but the glochids can be irritating. Blooms are typically white or yellow.
Genus name is from the Greek tephra, meaning ‘ash’, this is in reference to the colour of this plants epidermis. Specific epithet comes from the Latin articulatus meaning ‘furnished with joints’, this is in reference to the segments of this cactus. Papyracanthus comes from the Latin papirus meaning ‘paper-plant’; possibly in reference to the paper-like spines.
Light: Allow the plant to see the sun for as many hours of the day as possible; the plant ought to be able to see sun from where it is positioned in the home.
Water: Allow the potting mix to dry out completely in between waterings then water thoroughly. Keep almost completely dry in winter (watering typically every 2 months).
Potting mix: Cacti or succulent potting mix is ideal. You can amend our regular potting mix with sand, pumice or horticultural grit up to 50% to improve drainage. Re-pot every 2-3 years.
Fertilising: These plants are not heavy feeders, you could dilute fertiliser to half strength and feed monthly if you wish to give it a boost.
Temperature: 18-32˚C.
Humidity: Average home humidity or low humidity is fine.
This plant is non-toxic.
Delivery & Returns
General
Please be aware that your plant may vary from the picture as this is a living item. Variations of shape and colour are perfectly natural and to be expected. We will send you a plant as close to the picture and description as possible. The picture shown is an example of what's in stock unless stated otherwise.
Our plants are sent with a detailed care guide to help you look after them. You must provide the adequate conditions to keep them alive.
Shipping & Delivery
We can only ship within the UK. Orders from abroad cannot be fulfilled and will be cancelled & refunded.
We pack and ship all orders on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to prevent plants waiting in transit over the weekend.
We do send all our plants via next day delivery, however couriers can sometimes take longer.
Returns
We guarantee our plants 14 day from receipt. We guarantee to send happy and healthy plants, however, it is your responsibility to care for them and we cannot be held responsible for neglect or mis care. Please send us a picture within 24 hours of receiving your plant and we'll help you out with your issue.
If returning your order, please keep all original packaging and use this to send the plant back to us. This will ensure the plant is kept as safe as possible on its return.
To allow the plant to acclimatise in its new home, there should be no repotting of the plant for a minimum of 14 days after receipt. If any plant has been repotted or a cutting has been taken then we are not able to accept returns.
We are happy to replace your plant if it is very badly damaged in transport. The loss of a leaf in transport on a healthy plant should not generally be cause for any concern. We cannot give a refund for snapped leaves.
Caring for your new leafy green friends
Dry Out
Please don’t put me on or close to a radiator, the heat will dry me out.
Watering
Take me out of any ceramic pots when watering to stop my roots rotting.
Light
I need light to survive. Please give me light!
Cold Spots
I don’t like draughts! Keep me away from any cold spots in the house.
