| Rat-Tail Cactus |
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| File size | 451402 |
| Original date | 3/13/10 12:42 PM |
| Resolution | 1440 x 1080 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 6.3mm |
| Exposure time | 1/50s |
| Aperture | 3.5 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | SONY |
| Camera model | DSC-T20 |
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Botanical name: Aporocactus flagelliformis Family: Cactaceae (Cactus family)
Synonyms: Disocactus flagelliformis, Cereus flagelliformis, Cactus flagelliformis
Synonyms: Disocactus flagelliformis, Cereus flagelliformis, Cactus flagelliformis
Rat-Tail Cactus is an interesting cactus that has been
cultivated for decades.
It's 1.2 cm wide stems hand down over 2 feet, making this cactus one of
the
outstanding plants for hanging baskets. Bright pink flowers, 3-4 cm
across and
long are produced randomly along the stems. This species
does very well outdoors in the summer provided it is
protected from the full afternoon sun. The name 'Aporocactus' comes
from the
Greek for "Cactus that is not penetrable".
This cactus is epiphytic in the wild (it grows in trees) It is
perfectly
adapted to hanging baskets. Use normal potting soil, it likes an acid
soil.
Rat-Tail Cactus is native to Mexico, cultivated worldwide.
| Identification credit: Tabish | Photographed in cultivation in Imphal, Manipur. |
• Is this flower misidentified? If yes,