Disocactus flagelliformis
| Habit | cacti-succulent
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| Height: | ⇕ | 1.2 m"m" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 1.2. to 2 m"m" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 2. |
| Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
| Origin: | ✈ | Highland plateaus of Mexico |
| Bloom: | ❀ | early spring |
| Exposure: | ☼ | part-sun |
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| Water: | ◍ | moist |
| Features: | ✓ | evergreen, flowers, foliage, houseplant |
| Minimum Temp: | ☃ | 10°C50 °F <br />283.15 K <br />509.67 °R <br /> |
| USDA Zones: | 10 to 12 | |
| Flower features: | ❀ | pink |
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In the wild Disocactus flagelliformis is epiphytic and so is ideal for hanging baskets. The long slender stems can get to 2.5cm thick and will reach anywhere between 1.2m and 2m in length. During early spring, bright-pink, tubular flowers around 5cm in length are formed on the stems. These flowers will last for a few days.
Read about Disocactus flagelliformis in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
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Aporocactus flagelliformis, Lem. (Cereus flagelliformis, Mill.). Rat-tail Cactus. 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.
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Cultivation
The plant should be planted in loamy soil and always kept moist, even during the winter. During summer months it should be watered generously.
Propagation
As the steams become too long, they can be clipped off and left to dry for a couple of days. They can then be potted up. It is best to root cuttings during early summer.
Pests and diseases
Mealybug is a serious pest that can cause significant damage to the plant. Treating it with a systemic insecticide should help solve the problem.
Varieties
Gallery
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References
- Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963
External links
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