Dog Tail Cactus (Deamia Testudo) is a perennial cactus in the Cactaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Deamia testudo is a species of flowering cactus native from southern Mexico through Central America to Nicaragua, known for its segmented, climbing stems resembling a procession of tortoises.
Dog Tail Cactus
Deamia Testudo
Deamia testudo is a species of flowering cactus native from southern Mexico through Central America to Nicaragua, known for its segmented, climbing stems resembling a procession of tortoises.
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