rattail cactus

Plant database entry for Rattail Cactus (Aporocactus flagelliformis) with 16 images and 28 data details.

Rattail cactus (Disocactus flagelliformis) is native to Mexico. It is an epiphytic plant, which means it grows naturally in low soil cracks such as tree crotches and rocky crevasses. Click To …

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The rat tail cactus (Aporocactus flagelliformis) is an epiphytic plant native to Mexico. It has long trailing stems with short sharp spines. The plant is green when young but becomes a beige at maturity. It blooms in spring and early summer with just a few violet-red, pink, or orange flowers. In the wild, rat tail...

This tall, trailing cactus is one of the most widely cultivated cacti in its genus. It typically produces purple-red flowers, although sometimes they are pink or orange.

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Every Spring my Rattail cactus (aporocactus flagelliformis) rewards me with a mass of beautiful flowers. We’re heading for winter now here in South Africa, so I have a while to wait for these beauties again! The lovely flowers can be up to 7 or 8cm long! The bright pink flowers 1.5 inches long, 2.5 inches wide (4 by 6 cm), are produced along the long hanging stems, up to 4 feet long (120 cm) or more, in spring and summer and are sometimes followed by small red fruits. In the wild, they are…

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Whilst rodents may not be your thing, we are fairly sure the Disocactus Flagelliformis (rat tail cactus, to give it it's easier common name) will be. It's strong yet simple form and easy to manage needs make it an ideal house plant for the masses. Originating from Mexico, the rat tail cactus can be found naturally growing from crags and rocks in the dry Mexican heat, or hanging from trees in the very dry forests. The Rat Tail Cactus tends to prefer bright, direct light where possible…