Rare Rattail Cactus - Aporocactus - Very Easy to Grow! - 5" Hanging Basket
Common name: "Rattail Cactus"Latin name: Aporocactus flagelliformisThe name 'Aporocactus' comes from the Greek for "Cactus that is not penetrable". Aporocatus have been cultivated in Europe since the end of the 17th century.Aporocactus is a genus of epiphytic cacti from Mexico's high land plateaus. In the wild, they grow on trees or rocks. In cultivation, standard cactus mix is adequate to grow them, but they look better in baskets. Aporocactus are propagated by cuttings.They will not tolerate any frost.The most distinct characteristic of these cacti are creeping, trailing or pendulous stems that hang like tails. Stems are spiny, green when young and grayish when older. Flowers open by day. Plant the Rat Tail Cactus in full sun in greenhouses and windows in colder climates and on porches, balconies and elsewhere outside in warmer climates. Keep dry in winter and water with moderation from spring to fall.