Disocactus flagelliformis
Also known as rat tail cactus.
| Genus: | Disocactus |
| Species: | flagelliformis |
| Max. height: | ~150cm |
| Light: | bright, indirect sunlight |
| Water: | water well from mid-spring to early autumn, less so in winter, occasionally misting stems |
| Ideal temperature range: | 6-?°c |
| Growing season: | ? |
| Flowering season: | spring, autumn |
| Life cycle: | ? |
| Lifespan: | ? |
| Leaf colours: | green |
| Flower colours: | red, pink |
| Hardiness zone: | |
| Conservation status: | |
| Propagates via: | stem cutting, seed |
| Certifications: | Award of Garden Merit |
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Synonyms
This plant is also, or has been, known by the following names:
- Aporocactus flagelliformis
- Aporocactus flagriformis
- Aporocactus leptophis
- Cactus flagelliformis
- Cactus serpentinus
- Cactus serpentinus
- Cereus flagelliformis
- Cereus flagriformis
- Cereus leptophis
- Cereus serpentinus
- Discocactus flagriformis
- Nyctocereus castellanosii
- Nyctocereus serpentinus