Disocactus flagelliformis

rat tail cactus

Ropy jungle cactus produces hot-pink flowers. Pendulous habit. Water regularly in summer. Best indoors. Beware of spines.

Altura	2–4 pulg.
Ancho	1–3 pies
Tolera	Sequía, Venados, Calor, Macetas, Azoteas, Viento
Riego	Moderado
If you see your cactus begin to shrivel or lose firmness, your cactus is likely totally dry and should be watered. To get good healthy growth your plant doesn't want to sit around totally dried out during it's growing season. Once it is dry water it. This cactus comes from an area with summer rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During winter dormancy it should be kept extra dry and will be intolerant of overwatering. Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering.
Resiste hasta	30 °F
Exposición	Sombra total – Pleno sol
Características	Con espinas, Cactus, Con flores, Colgante
Interior / exterior	Exterior
Drenaje	En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus
Fertilización	Uso general
Origen	Centro de México
Nativa de California	No
Zonas Sunset	17, 21–24

Notas de cultivo

This is an epiphytic cactus, and as such needs extra sharp drainage combined with more summer water.

Since this cactus is grown primarily for its stunning flower display, be sure to give it a regular dosage of all purpose fertilizer with added micronutrients during summer. This will ensure a steady stream of flowers!

Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.

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