Perennial in USDA Zones 5–9

Deadhead or trim after bloom if you wish to limit volunteers

Leaves have been reduced to spines

it’s the perfect choice for trellises

Sowing Rate: 2-3 seeds per pot or area

Tephrocactus Articulatus Papyracanthus (Paper Spine Cactus) | 4 Cuttings Banana Perennial in USDA Zones 5–9Tephrocactus 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