Small spineless clumping segmented succulent, that grows as a small erect segment chains. Very ornamental with bright yellow-brown glochids and white felt. Flowers white.
Elongated segments clad in long ivory spines - deceptively flexible yet sharply pointed. The golden flowers seem almost incongruous on this architectural wonder. So scarce that even specialty nurseries rarely list it. For xerophile connoisseurs.
Tephrocactus alexanderi is a small cactus with spherical or egg-shaped branches, covered with stiff spines and readily detached. The flowers are large pinkish-white.
Beautiful and rare variety with deep purple new shoots. Over time, the shoots become covered with a gray pruinous patina which gives them a very characteristic appearance. Seldom offered for sale.
Globose stems feature wide areoles with orange bristles. The long, translucent-white spines flatten into
papery blades, resembling frozen lace. Nature's perfect marriage of fiery bristles and icy-looking armament.
