Disocactus flagelliformis

Read about Disocactus flagelliformis in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Aporocactus flagelliformis, Lem. (Cereus flagelliformis, Mill.). Rat-tail Cactus. Fig. 237. Sts. about ½ in. diam., branching: ribs 10-12: fls. 2-3 in. long. Trop. Amer.— This is commonly hybridized with other species. It is a well-known window-plant. It is easily grown and is a great favorite with people who know little about cacti. It is often grafted on other cacti and worked into various fantastic designs. It is rather a a free bloomer, and with proper care a most charming plant can be obtained. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.