Aporocactus flagelliformis

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This cactus is epiphytic in the wild (it grows in trees). It is perfectly adapted to hanging baskets. Use normal potting soil. Morning sun is ideal.

Rat Tail Cactus

 

Keep above 35°F (3°C)

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Light shade

Mexico

Hanging succulent stems, up to 2 feet long (60 cm)

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The bright pink flowers 1.5 inches long, 2.5 inches wide (4 by 6 cm) in spring and summer are followed by small red fruits..

It is a plant that is characterized by a dense tangle of creeping stems up to 2 meters long and 2 cm thick with 10-14 shallow, slightly tuberculate ribs, each topped by an aereole with 10-15 short, reddish brown spines. Crimson, diurnall flowers that last for 4 or 5 days, blooming in late Spring.

First classified in 1696 by Sloan, as Cereus minima serpens americana.

is by far the best known member of this genus. It is commonly called the Rats Tail Cactus, due to its slender hanging stems. This cactus makes a ideal plant for hanging baskets and seems to thrive in living rooms. It does however require plenty of light and will tolerate full sun, but complete dryness at the roots shall be avoided, even in Winter. In summer plenty of water should be given

Needs well drained soil, plenty of water and a winter rest period. This Cactus makes a good hanging plant. Popular with collectors. Needs strong sunlight and ample water. Also requires a Winter rest period. Propagated by cuttings taken in the Summer.

Reported to contain unspecified alkaloids.

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