Cleistocactus Tarantula Cactus - Rat Tail Cactus Cactus Plant Acerola can be found growing

Acerola can be found growing wild and under cultivation on the sandy soils throughout northeastern Brazil

Southern gardeners should plant them in fall

Water moderately and fertilize monthly during active growth

their sunlight requirements vary widely

USDA Zone 11: above 4

Cleistocactus Tarantula Cactus - Rat Tail Cactus Cactus Plant Acerola can be found growingHow to Grow This variety of cactus makes an eye catching display in a hanging planter. Along with the spiny hairs, it also produces spun white hairs that resemble cobwebs. The cactus may get as long as 3 feet per stem in its native habitat, but will be smaller in the home situation. Broken stems can be callused off and planted in spring to create new plants. They are also propagated by seed, but it takes many years before the plant is mature. Most