General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit: Dehiscent
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Bola de Indio
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Tephrocactus alexanderi
  • Synonym: Tephrocactus geometricus

Photo Gallery
Location: Los Angeles Arboretum, Arcadia, California Date: 2014-08-09 A best of show at the cactus and succulent show
Location: Red Butte Garden, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Date: 2019-09-27
Location: San Diego, CA Date: 2018-06-03 taken at San Diego summer 2018 cactus and succulent show
Uploaded by ljones26
Uploaded by ljones26
Location: Oceanside, California Date: 2020-12-28
Location: Mesa, AZ. Date: 2019-05-09
Location: Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, AZ. Date: 2014-05-11
Uploaded by ljones26
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Date: 2017-10-09
Location: Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, AZ. Date: 2014-05-11

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