Aporocactus flagelliformis Specimen 21 / 180
The long creeping stems of this specimen are over 180cm long, emerging with masses of its bright pink buds during spring and summer.
Rat's Tail Cactus, Aporocactus flagelliformis, is a slender and well-branched cactus, which produces bright pink flowers from its stems in spring. In its native habitat of Mexico it is often lithophytic or epiphytic, and its easy-going and fast-growing nature makes it the perfect houseplant if you’re looking to fill a hanging pot or a sunny shelf.
Watering
Water thoroughly and regularly when soil is dry 100% during spring/summer months. Water lightly (if at all) during winter months.
Light requirements
Full sun.
Repotting
This species can live in the same pot for several years. When the roots become too large for its pot, repot into a slightly larger pot. Use a well draining cactus compost, adding extra drainage medium such as perlite, pumice or grit.
Feed
Use a cactus fertiliser 3 times between March - November.
Pot size / height
21 / 180cm
Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.