Aporophyllum hybrids or 'Rat Tail Cactus' |
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Aporophyllum hybrids or 'Rat Tail Cactus' (aporocactus flagelliformis) prefer a warm climate and grow well in hanging baskets. Aporocactus (Aporophyllum hybrids) and Disocactus species have a trailing habit with long 'rat tail' like stems and large flowers on the stems and at the end. The trailing stems of aporocactus can reach 5 - 6 ft in ideal conditions. Aporophyllum hybrids or 'Rat Tail Cactus' prefer a well drained potting mix, water well and then leave until barely moist. Filtered light to part sun in a warm indoors postion is best in all but the warmer climates. Propagation is similar to Epiphyllum |
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| It is most common to grow rat's tail cactus as houseplants where they are protected from frosts and can be sheltered from the hot sun of afternoon. The long hanging tails are a real feature and the wonderful pink flowers make a great display | |
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