Rattail Cactus
Taxonomy
Disocactus flagelliformis
Disocactus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Rattail Cactus
Water
How often to water your Rattail Cactus
every 9
Rattail Cactus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Rattail Cactus in your home
a window
Rattail Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Rattail Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Rattail 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 Rattail Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Rattail Cactus
Rattail Cactus
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft 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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