Aporocactus (Disocactus) flagelliformis

rattail cactus

Grow rattail cactus in a hanging basket indoor or out. Vines up trees. Mounted plant. Aerial roots attach to surfaces. Fuchsia flowers in spring. Protect from excessive winter rain, freeze.

	height	2–5ft
	width	2–3ft
	tolerates	Drought, Heat, Pots
	water needs	Low – Moderate
	water info	Water this plant regularly and deeply when the top layer of soil is dry (down to an inch or so) to establish over several years and then every week or two during dry months.
	hardy to	30F
	exposure	Part Sun – Part Shade
	indoor outdoor	Outdoor
	drainage	In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
	origin	Mexico
	california native	No
	sunset zones	13, 16, 17, 19–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Epiphytic cactus naturally cascades downward, but blooms at highest point.

For best blooms be sure to fertilize your cactus.