Rat Tail Cactus

Other names for the rat tail cactus

The rat tail cactus is also known as the slender column peacock cactus and salvia.

The rat tail cactus has many branches that are also very long and covered in radiating spines. The rat tail cactus blooms in April and May, mainly in pink, with the flowers opening during the day and closing at night.

Growing habits of the rat tail cactus

The rat tail cactus is a fairly common ornamental cactus plant. It likes an environment with plenty of light, needs to be kept at a relatively high temperature, and in winter its overwintering temperature should be kept above 10°C. The soil is generally one with good drainage and aeration, and can be made by mixing leaf mold and sand.

The ornamental value of the rat tail cactus

The rat tail cactus is a plant with fairly good ornamental value. Its long modified stems look very much like a rat's tail, and it is also very beautiful when in bloom. The rat tail cactus is well suited to being grown in pots or hanging baskets for ornamental display.