Succulents – Rattail Cactus

Botanical name: aporocactus flagelliformis

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 3-7 ft in height and only about half of a ft in width

Bloom time: spring, summer

Hardy zone: zones 9-12

Flower color: pink/purple

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: grows no more than 1 ft per year

Pruning instructions: break up segments of new growth from the mother plant as needed to contain desired shape and size

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: succulent garden, container plant, patio

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: thrives in rock beds

Watering instructions: allow soil to completely dry out between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a diluted cacti fertilizer after planting and repeat once a year in the spring

Best time to plant: spring or summer

Best type of soil: loam, sand

Companion plants: moon cactus

Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested

Invasive species: no