- 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
