Plants→Tephrocactus→Bola de Indio (Tephrocactus alexanderi)

Botanical names:
Tephrocactus alexanderi Accepted
Tephrocactus geometricus Synonym

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

A best of show at the cactus and succulent show

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