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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

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    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

    (Aporocactus flagelliformis) this popular cactus has slender creeping-pendant stems. Close ribbed and covered with small reddish spines...crimson flowers followed by small red berry...(picture shows mature plant)

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Epiphytic cactus from Mexico; stems pendant to 6' long; early summer blooms.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Disocactus flagelliformis plant

    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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    Disocactus speciosus

    aka Mexican Jungle Cactus, Sun Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Disocactus speciosus flower by Bernard Loison
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    Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa

    aka Discocactus ramulosus, Disocactus ramulosus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • low
    Photo of Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa by Brian's Botanicals
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    Disocactus anguliger

    aka Epiphyllum anguliger, Epiphyllum darrahii, Phyllocactus anguliger, Phyllocactus darrahii, Rickrack Orchid Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Vine

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Disocactus anguliger foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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