Disocactus ackermannii – Red Orchid Cactus (check back spring)

This Disocactus ackermannii plant will bloom a stunning hue of red in the spring season. This color is rarely offered, but it remains as an easy to grow plant. Great for hanging baskets.

Ships in 4″ pot. Does not come with flowers.

Description

Former Epiphyllum sp. Red

The Disocactus ackermannii is an epiphytic type of plant which some call “orchid cactus” due to its large bright blooms and growth habit. It produces spectacular red flowers that last only a couple of days but can produce as early as winter and throughout the spring season. It’s considered an easy to grow plant that seems to grow best when neglected, and might be by far the best, most rewarding, maintenance free house and patio plant. It makes an excellent hanging basket plant with its stems growing from 18 to about 30 inches in length.

 

FAMILY: Cactacea
ORIGIN: Mexico and Central America
MATURE SIZE: Up to 30” long
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Filtered light
WATER REQUIREMENTS: Keep the top 1/3 of the soil moderately damp, do not over water
FLOWER: Large red flowers are born in the spring time if the plant is mature

MINIMUM TEMPERATURE: 40°F/4°C

 

 

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