Rat Tail Cactus
Taxonomy
R. Aporocactus Flagelliformis
R.
How to care for Rat Tail Cactus
How often to water your Rat Tail Cactus
every 9
Rat Tail Cactus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Rat Tail Cactus in your home
a window
Rat Tail Cactus may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Rat Tail Cactus
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Rat Tail Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Rat Tail Cactus
Rat Tail Cactus
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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