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Rattail Cactus (Aporocactus flagelliformis)

Aporocactus flagelliformis, the Rattail Cactus, features long, thin, trailing stems and produces vibrant pink to red flowers. It's a popular ornamental succulent.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining cactus or succulent mix is essential. A gritty, sandy composition prevents root rot.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is 18-25°C.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season with diluted cactus fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Avoid direct, harsh sunlight.

Water

Allow soil to dry out between waterings.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining cactus or succulent mix is essential. A gritty, sandy composition prevents root rot.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is 18-25°C.

Can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures in winter dormancy.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season with diluted cactus fertilizer.

Do not fertilize in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent, Vine

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Hanging, Pot

Plant Environment

House Plant, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-1 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Type

Absent

Flower Size

2.5-5 cm

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Synonyms
Aporocactus flagriformis (Zucc. ex Pfeiff.) Lem.
Aporocactus leptophis (DC.) Britton & Rose
Cactus flagelliformis L.
Cereaster flagelliformis (L.) F.Berge
Cereaster flagriformis (Zucc. ex Pfeiff.) F.Berge
Cereus flagelliformis (L.) Mill.
Cereus flagriformis Zucc. ex Pfeiff.
Cereus leptophis DC.
Discocactus flagriformis (Zucc. ex Pfeiff.) Scheinvar
Disocactus flagelliformis (L.) Barthlott
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyCactaceae
  • genusAporocactus
  • speciesAporocactus flagelliformis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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