What is the cactus tails?
Disocactus flagelliformis or cactus-tail is a type of cactus in the family cactaceae . It is originally from Mexico, but is grown throughout Central and South America. The best known characteristics of the racan cactus is his long barbed stems, which hang from them like dreadlocks. This easily growing cactus species can be planted directly in the ground in hot climate and in container gardens in colder climate. It is susceptible to some common diseases of plants and common pests of plants.
Cactus tail, also called Red Tail Cactus, thrives in hot, dry climate, such as the US Department of Agriculture Durable Zones 9-11. This means that 30 ° Fahrenheit (-1.1 ° Celsius) is its coldest tolerable temperature. It needs a full sun or partial shadow and does best if the lighting comes from the south or west in the northern hemisphere. The general account of the cactus with a pH level that is slightly acidic, neutral or slightly alkaline of regular watering mix or compost.
Ecly, these cacasts grow between 18 to 24 inches (45-60 cm) high and are about 18 inches (45.7 cm) wide. They have long, strong, barbed stems that can grow up to 6 feet (1.8 m) long. The young racan's tail has green stems that age gray. At the end of spring until the beginning of summer, the plant produces small, bright pink flowers 1-1/2 inches (4 cm) long and 2-1/2 inches (6 cm) wide. Flowers open during the day and close at night.
in their natural environment, hummingbirds pollutes cactus flowers; However, cultivated plants must usually be pollinated manually. Cactus of the tail of the rat usually spreads the cuts of the stems. After cutting the stem, it should be allowed to dry until the cut begins to heal. At that time it can be planted and the new cactus will grow and bloom in the next two or three years. Summer is Best is time to cut. Gardeners should consider wearing heavy work gloves whenever handling with kAkusy.
In the wild is the cactus-tail cactus epiphytic. This means that it roots in tree slots and uses rotting leaves as food. Cactus is not parasitic because the host tree is not damaged or used as food. Naturally, growth on the tree causes the cactus tail of the tail is particularly suitable for hanging baskets. The rank's tail can also be grown in rock gardens, containers or maintained as houseplants.
These caches are susceptible to root rot if too much water is served or if planted in poorly drain soil. Red spider mites, mealy errors and scale can also attack a cactus. If the plant is maintained in the hanging basket, contamination may be overlooked so that periodic checks should be performed. The spine makes it difficult to select insects, so the usual procedure is to use a systemic insecticide made especially for cakasts. In addition to this problem, this plant requires lipper and does the uniqueAny accessory to the house.