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Disocactus flagelliformis
Also Known As
- Aporocactus flagelliformis
- Aporocactus flagriformis
- Aporocactus leptophis
- Cereus flagriformis
- Cereus flegelliformis
- Rat's Tail Cactus
- Rattail Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-72"
- W: 12"-120"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Disocactus flagelliformis plant details
Disocactus flagelliformis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Disocactus flagelliformis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 120 IN - wide, 4 IN - 72 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Disocactus flagelliformis
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Disocactus flagelliformis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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