Disocactus ackermannii(Haw . ) Ralf Bauer
Red Orchid Cactus , Orchid Cactus , Strap Cactus
Cactus ackermannii , Disocactus ackermanniisubsp.ackermannii , Epiphyllum ackermannii , Heliocereus ackermannii , Nopalxochia ackermannii , Phyllocactus ackermannii , Weberocereus ackermannii
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Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : HylocereeaeGenus : Disocactus
Disocactus ackermanniiis an attractiveepiphytic cactuswith a short cylindric principal root and long leafage - like share with rippled edges . The primary stem is up to 7 inches ( 17.5 cm ) long . planate portions are green or reddish , erect at first , becoming pendant , up to 30 column inch ( 75 cm ) long , and up to 3 inches ( 7.5 centimeter ) astray .
The heyday are funnel - mold , crimson to scarlet , with a dark-green pharynx . They are up to 5.6 inch ( 14 centimetre ) in diam and appear in give .
In finish , Disocactus ackermanniiis often confound withDisocactus×hybridus .
USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Many of the cultivated industrial plant known asEpiphyllumhybrids are infer from hybridizing between species ofDisocactus(rather thanEpiphyllum ) and other genus in theHylocereeae .
Disocactusshould be grow in rich but still well - drainingsoil . They should be watered on a regular basis and feed as well . This is essential for good growth and flowering . During the growing geological period , the plants postulate frequentwatering . The lacrimation should be rather abundant so that the soil becomes completely soaked but let ironic between watering . Keep relatively dry in winter or when Nox temperature remain below 50 ° F ( 10 ° C ) . During the growing season , fertilizeDisocactusonce each month with a water - soluble , 10 - 10 - 10 fertilizer . Dilute the fertilizer with water system , using about one teaspoon of fertiliser per one gal of weewee .
These cacti dislike uttermost warmth and inhuman , so they are best green - housed during the depth of winter and heat of summertime in hot , dry climate . They also favour shade to sunshine and a little extra humidity in the air .
Disocactusperform best when they are root bound , mean their roots fill their container or other turn space . A cactus planted in a 4 - column inch ( 10 cm ) pot will flower quicker than one in an 8 - inch ( 20 centimetre ) pot . If the cactus has flowered , wait one calendar month after it blooms before repot it .
Disocactuscan be reproduce both by seeds and cutting .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Disocactus .
Disocactus ackermanniiis native to the tropic forests of Veracruz and Oaxaca inMexico . It is considered to be a natural hybrid betweenDisocactus phyllanthoidesandHeliocereus speciosus .
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