Disocactus Species, Floricuerno, Junco, Nopalillo, Rattail Cactus
Disocactusflagelliformis

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Disocactus (dy-soh-KAK-tus)
Species: flagelliformis (fla-gel-ih-FOR-miss)

Synonym:Aporocactus flagelliformis

Synonym:Aporocactus leptophis

Synonym:Cactus flagelliformis

Synonym:Selenicereus innesii

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting