Tephrocactus Papyracantus

Cactus that resembles the Tephrocactus Articulatus, but the difference is the long spines that look like paper ribbons.

At the base it has other, smaller spines, which are easily detached by rubbing.

The globules are greyish-green in colour and will turn coloured dark with time.

Outdoors, it can withstand low temperatures and light frosts.

Large flower compared to the cactus, white with a yellow centre.