Rat tail Cactus growth

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Mirror13 Columbus, NC Jul 01, 2009

Hi,
Got this cactus as a gift a couple months ago.
Some of the cactus stems are getting thin and curling up on the end. None of the stems were thining or curling when I got it. Normal growth? Too much water/light or not enough?
thanks!

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threegardeners North Augusta, ON Jul 01, 2009

Normal, they'll fill out as they get older.

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plantladylin (Zone 1) Jul 03, 2009

I don't know anything about Rat Tail Cactus but they are gorgeous plants when in bloom! I dislike thorny plants but somehow I think this plant would be worth all the thorns to see those beautiful flowers: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/54508/

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X_Butterflies_X Devon, United Kingdom Jul 03, 2009

Wow, i totally agree with you, those flowers are amazing. Im thinking of getting me one of them now! Its definately something to think about. Thanks :)

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mirror013 Tryon, NC Jul 17, 2009

Thanks for the info, When I got it, it was in full bloom - gorgeous! The flowers were vibrant magenta and plentiful - somewhat reminiscent of christmas or thanksgiving cactus blooms.

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