tephrocactus geometricus alexanderi Size:4" Pot Flowering on this species can

Flowering on this species can happen at other times but most often in mid-winter to early spring (January-March) with an unbranched to fewbranched up to 3 foot (90 cm) inflorescence of erect long-tapering terminal spikes of flowers that are orange in bud and turn yellow just prior to opening from the bottom of the spike upwards

and usually solitary

slender stems that resemble the shape and texture of a rat's tail

Trochomeria debilis

Minimum of 5ºC for safe growing (but hardy up to -5°C or less)

tephrocactus geometricus alexanderi Size:4" Pot Flowering on this species canTephrocactus alexanderi is a small low depressed or erect succulent plant with some spherical branches forming spiny cushions. Common names (spanish) Bola de Indio. This species grows and blooms in a very dry environment on rocky soil, Need to be kept in a cool place during winter rest this is important for the flowers as well as for their health. It prefers a full sun exposure, but should be protected from excessive heat and sun in summer. Frost