Cactus ‘Specialty Mix’
A trade label for an assortment of cactus species, not a single identified cultivar. Appearance, size, flowering, and cold tolerance depend on the plants included. Special Features Sculptural stems, varied spines, drought tolerance, and potentially showy flowers; heat and frost tolerance vary by species. Problems & Solutions Root rot: improve drainage and avoid watering wet […]
Paper Spine Grey
A small, segmented Argentine cactus with gray-green, pinecone-shaped stems and distinctive flat, white spines resembling curled strips of paper. Special Features Unusual papery spines; sculptural gray-green segments; drought tolerant; well suited to specimen containers. Problems & Solutions Root rot from excess moisture (allow complete drying and provide excellent drainage); sunburn in intense Phoenix sun (provide […]