Disocactus flagelliformis
RAT'S TAIL CACTUS
Cactaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen cactus

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
0.1m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Flowers: crimson

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Bark & Stems: white spines
 
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Disocactus flagelliformis
RAT'S TAIL CACTUS
Cactaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen cactus

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
0.1m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Bark & Stems: white spines


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & dry style designs

Uses: pot, hanging basket, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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