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Common name: Rat tail cactus
Botanical name: Aporocactus flagelliformis Family: Cactaceae (cactus family)
Cultivated for decades, this species is ofter rererred to as the "rat tail
cactus". It's 1/2'" stems hand down over 2 feet, making this cactus one of the
outstanding plants for hanging baskets. Bright pink flowers, 1.5 in across and
2.5 in long are produced randomly along the stems. This species will not
tolerate any frost, but does very well outdoors in the summer provided it is
protected from the full afternoon sun. The name 'Aporocactus' comes from the
Greek for "Cactus that is not penetrable".
This cactus is epiphytic in the wild (it grows in trees) It is perfectly
adapted to hanging baskets. Use normal potting soil, it likes an acid soil.
Morning sun is ideal.
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