Aporocactus
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its sourceTypeCactus, climbing cactus
“Plant type: Cactus, climbing cactus” — How to Grow Aporocactus - Rat's Tail Cactus
Germination temperature45 °F
“Hardiness temperature: 45℉ (7.2℃)” — How to Grow Aporocactus - Rat's Tail Cactus
Lightbright, indirect sunlight
“Place your Aporocactus in a spot with bright, indirect sunlight” — How to Grow Aporocactus – Rat’s Tail Cactus Care Guide - Bloomvara
Watersoft or softened water
“Use soft or softened water to water Aporocactus” — How to Grow Aporocactus - Rat's Tail Cactus
Height72 in
“The stems may grow to 6 feet (1.8 m)” — How to Grow Aporocactus - Rat's Tail Cactus
IndoorsGive Aporocactus direct light; insufficient light will cause spindly, malformed growth. Maintain a warm temperature and low humidity. Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings.
“Growing Aporocactus as a houseplant” — How to Grow Aporocactus - Rat's Tail Cactus
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian