Cactus flagelliformis, cereus flagelliformis, aporocactus flagelliformis, cereus leptophis, aporocactus flagriformis, aporocactus leptophis to view publication details for this taxon and related synonyms click here to view a chart comparing alternate taxonomy click here. Taxonomie des cactaceae cactusaventures international. My aporocactus flagelliformis rats tail cactus in bright. En su habitat natural crece entre piedras y suelos arenosos. Aporocactus flagelliformis synonyms, aporocactus flagelliformis pronunciation, aporocactus flagelliformis translation, english dictionary definition of aporocactus flagelliformis. Dog tail cactus aporocactus flagelliformis my garden life. After receiving the cutting let it dry for a week and then plant in dry and slightly acid soil like orchid soil or epiphyllum soil. Rat tail cactus is a trailing plant that sends out long stems with short, fine spines. This page was last edited on 20 february 2017, at 17. This species is native to central america and mexico where it grows in the crevices of rocks or hanging from trees. Disocactus flagelliformis rat tail cactus world of. The plant you probably had in the past was disocactus flagelliformis an amalgamation of aporocactus flagelliformis, aporocactus leptophis and aporocactus flragriformis this is the most common species which goes under the name of rat tail cactus as far as i can see your plant looks perfectly happy especially if its flowering. Due to its ease of cultivation and attractive floral displays, it is often grown as an ornamental potted plant. It will produce tubular bright pink flowers in spring and summer.
Will post a photo of an epiphyllum in full bloom tomorrow. During cold weather if you want your plants to be safe during the cold, heat pack is. This cactus is epiphytic in the wild it grows in trees. Plant care information rattail cactus aporocactus flagelliformis description. Find all the synonyms and alternative words for aporocactus flagelliformis at, the largest free online thesaurus, antonyms, definitions and translations resource on the web. Aporocactus flagelliformis disocactus flagelliformis photo by.
Aporocactus is a genus of cacti in the tribe hylocereeae native to mexico. Jun 22, 2016 so happy to see my aporocactus flagelliformis rattail cactus in bright pink bloom, and wanted to share the beauty with you. It is distinctive for its long, trailing stems, which grow to about four feet at maturity and give the plant its nickname. Aporocatus have been cultivated in europe since the end of the 17th century. Aporocactus flagelliformis rattail cactus cuttings. The most distinct characteristic of these cacti are creeping, trailing or pendulous stems that hang like tails.
Whether youre a student, an educator, or a lifelong learner, can put you on the. Rats tail cactus flowers in spring and early summer and its blooms are usually violetred. Rattail cactus disocactus flagelliformis is native to mexico. Molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of the genus disocactus bioone. Disocactus species, floricuerno, junco, nopalillo, rattail. On aug 22, 2018, hfhf from fort lauderdale, fl zone 10b wrote. Rattail catus also known under the scientific name of disocactus flagelliformis has slender trailing stems that can. Aporocactus flagelliformis is a slender, muchbranched at base, creeping or epiphytic cactus cultivated as a houseplant for nearly 300 years. Disocactus flagelliformis wikispecies, free species directory. The needle groups are tiny, almost fuzzylooking and have 15 20 fine reddishyellow spines each.
Cactus flagelliformis, cereus flagelliformis, aporocactus flagelliformis, cereus leptophis, aporocactus flagriformis, aporocactus leptophis. A free pdf archive of this work is available and may be downloaded at. Biological sciences greenhouse, florida international university, miami, florida, usa. Aporocactus flagelliformis from buds to full shocking pink. Aporocactus small genus of epiphytic cacti of mexico genus aporocactus caryophylloid dicot genus genus of relatively early dicotyledonous plants. Pages in category disocactus flagelliformis this category contains only the following page.
Rat tail cactus aporocactus flagelliformis plants candide. Over 10 years ago, i stuffed the contents of a small hanging basket of this cactus into a crotch of a live oak tree, approximately 8 feet above ground level in my front yard near the sidewalk. This genus has been merged recently into disocactus. It one of the most popular of cacti for its ubiquity in modern collections and home use. Disocactus flagelliformis in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions. Stems of this handsome cactus are covered with short, reddish brown spines. Aporocactus synonyms, aporocactus pronunciation, aporocactus translation, english dictionary definition of aporocactus. Rat tail cactus aporocactus flagelliformis the spruce. History of aporophyllum aporophyllum x helena obtention. Rat tail cactus care growing rat tail cactus houseplants. So happy to see my aporocactus flagelliformis rattail cactus in bright pink bloom, and wanted to share the beauty with you. Aporocactus cactus shop mail order cacti and other. Growth is epiphytic vining type cacti with cylindrical, manyribbed, densely spiny stems that are pendant.
Disocactus flagelliformis rat tail cactus is a cactus with a thick hanging stems. This page was last edited on 23 september 2015, at 06. Disocactus flagelliformis has a small purplishreddish bloom aprox. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The rats tail is also very freeflowering, and its long, slender stems bear. Cheap rat tail cactus, buy quality seeds flower seed directly from china flower seeds suppliers. The flowers have whitepink stamens in the centre and lead onto rounded fruits. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding. Arizonasonora desert museum plant care information rattail cactus aporocactus flagelliformis description. Aporocactus flagelliformis stunning rat tail cactus pink flowers 5 seeds disocactus flagelliformis rat tail cactus is a cactus with a thick hanging stems, each with 8.
Rattail cactus aporocactus flagelliformis arizonasonora desert. The gallery now contains thousands of pictures, however it is possible to do even more. General information about aporocactus flagelliformis apkfl eppo global database. Rattail catus also known under the scientific name of disocactus flagelliformis has slender trailing stems that can grow 3 to 5. If aporocactus flagelliformis is grown in a pot, hang the pot up or attache it to a high shelf. The 90 deg cut must be up and the 45 deg cut potted in compost the price is for one cutting,thanks. Rat tail cactus care is uncomplicated and the plants add interest and texture to hanging baskets or succulent containers. Aporocactus definition of aporocactus by the free dictionary. Aporocactus flagelliformis apkfloverview eppo global. The name aporocactus comes from the greek for cactus that is not penetrable. Disocactus flagelliformis is a cactus with thick hanging stems, each with 8 ribs, up to 3. Aporocactus flagelliformis discocactus flagelliformis. Your use of this pdf, the bioone complete website, and all posted and associated.
Disocactus alatus, disocactus flagelliformis, disocactus martianus, disocactus phyllanthoides, disocactus ramulosus. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. Aporocactus flagelliformis rat tail cactus rat tail. Rattail catus also known under the scientific name of disocactus flagelliformis has slender trailing stems that can grow 3 to 5 feet long and gracefully hang down over the sides of its pot. Disocactus flagelliformis, the rattail cactus, is a species of. Pdf a phylogenetic framework for the hylocereeae cactaceae. Aporocactus flagelliformis discocactus flagelliformis stunning rat tail cactus. Pdf a remarkable new rhipsalis cactaceae from eastern.
Aporocactus flagelliformis rats tail cactus plant finder. Rat tail cactus aporocactus flagelliformis plant shown is in an approx. Pdf the tribe hylocereeae are represented by mainly central american mexican epiphytic, hemiepiphytic and climbing. Aporocactus flagelliformis cuttings, the cuttings are 23 inches long, just plant them in normal compost with some perlite. Aporocactus flagelliformis apour ocactuss flagellifour miss common name. Online guide to the positive identification of members of. Genus aporocactus definition of genus aporocactus by the. It is a slender, muchbranched, creeping or epiphytic cactus cultivated as a houseplant for nearly 300 years.
Growth is epiphytic vining type cacti with cylindrical, many. To view publication details for this taxon and related synonyms click here. Aporocactus aporophyllum hybrids and disocactus species have a trailing habit with long rat tail like stems and large flowers on the stems and at the end. It used to be a subgenus in disocactus, but according to molecular evidence, it should be excluded from disocactus and form a genus on its own. It is an epiphytic plant, which means it grows naturally in low soil cracks such as tree crotches and rocky crevasses. As mentioned above the rats tail grows stems up to a few feet long, that hang and display brownish colored spines, which can be a bit sharp do take care when handling. This cacti is an epiphytic plant which means within its natural habitat it grows on another plant tree, for support. Disocactus flagelliformis, the rattail cactus, is a species of cactaceae and is the most cultivated species in the genus.
It is a slender, muchbranched at base, creeping or epiphytic cactus cultivated as a houseplant for nearly 300 years. Rattail cactus disocactus flagelliformis new and unread treemails. Clive innes when i started my epiphytic cacti collection, i bought aporocactus flagelliformis, a very classic plant, in a gardencenter. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Rare rattail cactus aporocactus very easy to grow hanging basket pot from jmbamboo. Plant care information arizonasonora desert museum. Re your photo, the second photo of the larger flower is a cross these days between the original aporocactus with epiphyllums to produce even larger and showy flowers that also bloom more profusely as epiphyllums are profuse bloomers. Root formation requires warmth and can take 35 weeks. Fresh 10 cm cuttings from aporocactus flagelliformis syn. For that purpose, please find our contact info in the legal notice. The genus disocactus flagelliformis, which now includes the genera aporocactus and nopalxochia among others is composed of epiphytic cacti originating in mexico, central america and some areas of south america. Aporophyllum hybrids or rat tail cactus nurseries online.
This page was last edited on 14 december 2019, at 16. Stems are spiny, green when young and grayish when older. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. If it is left free standing, it can soon be overbalanced by the lengthening stems. The rats tail is also very free flowering, and its long, slender stems bear multitudes of crimsonpink blooms and makes a good hanging plant. Its normal to expect some spilled dirt, but my cactus arrived 99% unrooted from the pot, soil spilled all over the box and with scrawnywitheredlooking arms and a few air rootsnot a good sign. A remarkable new rhipsalis cactaceae from eastern brazil article pdf available in bradleya 3232. Aporophyllum hybrids or rat tail cactus aporocactus flagelliformis prefer a warm climate and grow well in hanging baskets. Disocactus flagelliformis rattail cactus the green area. See status, confidence level, source for definitions. The aporocactus flagelliformis, or rats tail cactus, is a showy cactus native to southwestern mexico and parts of central america.