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.
Entirely without spines or glochids, this plant can be touched safely. It develops appealing groups of oval to gently elongated cladodes, an excellent choice for those preferring non-spiny ornamental plants.
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.
Ash-grey globular segments with broad areoles covered in 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..
