The young stem of the rat's tail palm is green, later gray, 1.5-2CM in diameter, leafless, with 10-14 edges, with 15-20 short thorns growing at 0.5cm intervals. The first one is slightly red, and later it turns yellow brown. It is named for its shape similar to the mouse's tail. Florescence: April May, funnel-shaped, pink, about 8 cm long, 7 cm in diameter, perianth is sharp, open in the day and close at night, lasting for one week. The berries are spherical, red, spiny, with small seeds and reddish brown color. The stem of rat's tail is thin and twisted, with thick green color, short thorns, orderly arrangement, bright and beautiful colors. It is an excellent indoor ornamental plant. The flower pot is hung under the eaves with metal wire and displayed in front of the window in winter, with excellent ornamental effect.
