All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. The plant is shipped BARE ROOT for safety purpose.
The rat tail cactus is distinctive for its long, trailing stems, which grow to about 4 feet at maturity
Rat tail cactus flowers in the spring and early summer, and its blooms are usually violet-red.
It is drought-tolerant and can survive long periods with little care.
Light
This is a cactus that thrives in desert conditions: bright, direct sunlight year-round. Place it in a south- or west-facing window to receive direct sun.
Soil
Excellent drainage is key so choose a lightweight potting mixture. Like all cacti, rat tail cactus does best in a slightly acidic pH between 5.0 and 6.01 which most cactus potting mixes offer.
Water
Water regularly during the growing season to keep the soil slightly moist. Reduce watering in the fall, tapering it off as you move toward winter. During its winter dormancy period, it generally does not need water, but you can water it lightly if the soil is completely dry.
Temperature and Humidity
Can tolerate temperatures as low as 45 degrees and as high as 90 degrees.
Fertilizer
Feed your rat tail cactus liquid fertilizer diluted to about half strength about once every two weeks during the growing season in spring and summer.