Plant database entry for orchid cactus disocactus ackermannii with 11 images, one comment, and 31 data details. Disocactus phyllanthoides, nopalxochia phyllanthoides, phyllocactus phyllanthoides family. Fast grower depending on conditions, great bloomer. It produces red flowers that are sweetly scented throughout the flowering period. This species is native to mexico in the provinces of oaxaca and veracruz. Epiphyllum ackermannii, cactus ackermanii, cereus ackermanii, phyllocactus ackermannii, nopalxochia ackermanii, phyllocactus weingartii, nopalxochia conzattianum. Deserttropicals is dedicated to provide gardening advice, gardening ideas, and information about flower of all kind for landscape and collections. Disocactus species, orchid cactus, strap cactus disocactus ackermannii by vince dec 29, 2002 6. It grows well in light shade and is suitable for hanging basket. Cactaceae pond lily cactus, deutsche kaiserin, origin. The plant branches from the base and arches downwards, being altogether some 1 m 3 ft long. In cultivation, it has been confused with disocactus.
Red orchid cactus epiphyllum ackermannii the famed red orchid cactus with large, gaping, orangered blossoms which open both night and day. Disocactus are epiphyte cacti and their leafy appearance gives them the appearance as a sort of broad leaf cactus plant. Flowers for the most part are large, colorful, and funnel shaped and this genus is largely. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The mother plant had grown so big and last year the stems were damaged eaten by snails and slugs. With the majority of species occurring in central america and southern mexico, however some extend into northern south america and even onto the caribbean islands. Disocactus ackermannii is an epiphytic cactus from tropical forests in the states of veracruz and. Species of disocactus grow in tropical regions either on trees as epiphytes or on rocks as lithophytes. The university of minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Full size picture of orchid cactus, strap cactus disocactus. If the flowers are pollinated, the plant will set many small, red, grapesized fruits. A native of mexico, disocactus ackermannii, commonly known as red orchid cactus, is a flatstemmed cactus notable for its brilliantred flowers, which may be up. Disocactus nelsonii hybrid 4 d2 adams jungle cacti. On may 15, 2005, zapyon from cologne, germany wrote. Epiphyllum ackermannii, cactus ackermanii, cereus ackermanii, phyllocactus ackermannii, nopalxochia ackermanii, phyllocactus weingartii, nopalxochia conzattianum to view publication details for this taxon and related synonyms click here to view a chart comparing alternate taxonomy click. It should not be confused with discocactus, which is a different genus. It is a very delightful epiphytic perennial cactus, that forms clumps about 30 cm high with a 60100 cm spread. The orchid cactus forest type cacti blooms multipetalled bright funnel shaped flowers that spread out from 4 6 inches, and the foliage can get a little out of. General information about disocactus 1dskg this website uses cookies our website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible online experience.
All epiphyllum are fully rooted plants, not cuttings. Selected species of disocactus and related genera a. Epiphyllums and disocactus have leaflike stems, but no leaves foliage. Disocactus ackermannii red orchid cactus is an attractive epiphytic cactus with with green or reddish stems. Disocactus ackermannii red orchid cactus orchid cactus. How to grow epiphyllum cactus with pictures wikihow. Epiphyllum hybrid ackermannii hybridus has a medium bloom with vibrant orangered,flat and triangular growth,a strong grower and an excellent bloomer, been around a long time so a very stable grower,few if any setbacks after blooming. Your use of this pdf, the bioone complete website, and all posted and. Disocactus x hybridus ackermannii epiphyllum ackermannii orchid cactus strap cactus introduction disocactus x hybridus ackermannii is a species of cactus in the family cactaceae, formerly known as disocactus ackermannii or epiphyllum ackermannii.
Disocactus ackermannii red orchid cactus growing orchids, red. Epiphyllum ackermanni, nopalxochia ackermanni, phyllocactus weingartii, phyllocactus ackermanni, cactus ackermannii, cereus ackermanni. Disocactus phyllanthoides nopalxochia phyllanthoides one of the most attractive epiphytic cactus is disocactus phyllanthoides is originally from south america and mexico and is is an epiphytic cactus. During the years i had planted few stems and these are from one of the cuttings that now has been mature and it is bearing many blooms. Media in category disocactus ackermannii the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Orchid cactus disocactus ackermannii house plants expert. The plant grows into a spray formation with curved stems, and give the appearance of a cactus growing like a fern. These plants branch from the base, producing arches of long, flattened leaves up to 3 1 m long. It produces lots of greenishwhite flowers followed by small mistletoelike fruits lining both edges of the ribbon stems most. Disocactus phyllanthoides, nopalxochia phyllanthoides. They grow their roots into the bark of their host tree. See how a handful of landscaping and horticultural visionaries have juxtaposed indigenous and exotic plants with a blend of natural and created landscaping elements. Disocactus ackermannii branches out from the base with more and more long flattened stems. Propagation is from woody stem cuttings, not leaves since there are no leaves.
Jul 31, 2017 disocactus ackermannii is an epiphytic cactus from tropical forests in the states of veracruz and oaxaca, mexico. Oct 18, 2015 this large red disocactus ackermannii is one of the very first orchid cacti that we have. They should be watered regularly and fertilized as well. The basket also has peperomia blanda growing in it. Disocactus ackermannii is an epiphytic cactus from tropical forests in the states of veracruz and oaxaca, mexico. The flowers blend both color and form of both parents well, have good.
Desert tropicals home page list of all the plants more in the cactaceae family tell your friends about this page. Disocactus, like other middle american epiphytic cacti, tend to flower heavily. Most botanical gardens include succulents in their collections. See what to plant when thanks to our seasonal gardening guide and plant finder so your flowers and vegetables look amazing whatever the climate. Disocactus ramulosus pseudorhipsalis ramulosa photo by. Stems begin as round bases that grow to 7 inches 18 cm long. The mother plant had grown so big and last year the stems were damaged eaten by snails and. This large red disocactus ackermannii is one of the very first orchid cacti that we have.
The scarlet flowers have greenish throats and are funnel. It yields beautiful flowers that typically open in the evening and bloom for a. We do not use these to store personal information about you. Stems may be long, flattened and leaflike very closely resembling those in the genus epiphyllum. Species and varieties disocactus ackermannii disocactus ackermannii var. Disocactus species, orchid cactus, strap cactus disocact us ackermannii by vince dec 29, 2002 6.
The stems of disocactus ackermannii consist of a short rounded base, about 1018 cm 47 in long, followed by longer flattened leaflike portions, 1075 cm 430 in long and 57 cm 23 in wide with wavy edges. Online guide to the positive identification of members of. This cactus is native to veracruz and oaxaca in mexico, and is extremely rare. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions. Media in category disocactus ackermanniithe following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Ralf bauer is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus disocactus family cactaceae. How to get disocactus ackermannii to bloom home guides sf gate. Disocactus is a genus of epiphytic cacti in the tribe hylocereeae found in central america, the caribbean and northern south america. Their only access to moisture and nutrients is from rain and droppings that fall from above. Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa also known as red mistletoe cactus is a graceful shrubby epiphyte succulent freely branching basally with completely pendant flat reddish tapeworm stems and the more sun, the deep violet red it gets. The epiphyllum cactus is a native brazilian plant that grows in the sides and forks of trees in the canopies of the rain forests. Media in category disocactus the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. This is one of the original varieties from which many hybrids have been made. Nopalxochia ackermannii red orchid cactus plant finder.
Indoor red flower plant disocactus ackermannii youtube. Based on four plastid regions trnkmatk, the rpl16 intron, rps3rpl16, and trnlf we find a highly supported core hylocereeae clade that also includes acanthocereus and peniocereus p. It is planted in a large basket that hangs in sits in front of my house. Disocactus is a genus consisting of mainly epiphytic, though sometimes lithophytic, species that grow in tropical jungles rather than deserts. Molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of the genus disocactus.
Molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of the genus disocactus bioone. See status, confidence level, source for definitions. Disocactus is a genus containing epiphytic cactus from mexico to south america. Bears orange red yellow, tubular single flowers in spring. Grow dry with cool nights from november until buds appear for the best show. Pseudorhipsalis amazonica, disocactus amazonicus, wittiocactus amazonicus purple rhipsalis. Disocactus species, orchid cactus, strap cactus disocactus. Once this has finished growing, future cactus segments will begin as plump sections which will mature into flat segments up to 30 inches 75 cm long each. In other words, these are cacti that grow in trees. Disocactus ackermannii, the socalled red orchid cactus is native of mexico.
May 20 disocactus phyllanthoides this is a spectacular epiphytic cactus, with beautiful pink flowers. Actually, i find it quite daring to determine your plant as disocactus ackermannii based on information on the internet. The disocactus ackermannii grows in a fernlike manner, arching toward the ground. Disocactus should be grown in a rich but still well draining soil. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding.
To view publication details for this taxon and related synonyms click here. They also always grow under a canopy of trees and are never exposed to the full sun of the desert. It is a flatstemmed cactus notable for its brilliantred flowers, which may be up to 15 cm across. Especially, since the species has been used as parent to many epiphyllum hybrids. Learn about the disocactus plant of disocactus spp. Its a heavy bloomer and easily flowered plant that has the very appropriate and descriptive popular name, the red orchid cactus for many years this species has aroused much controversy among horticulturists and botanists alike and it was assigned to the genus. To view a chart comparing alternate taxonomy click here. Disocactus dislike extreme heat and cold, so they are best greenhoused during the depth of winter and heat of summer in hot dry climates. Disocactus ackermannii uhlig kakteen more than 5,000. Disocactus phyllanthoides, the nopalxochitl or german empress, is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family cactaceae. It is one of the three major species involved in creating the widely grown epiphyllum hybrids or epis.
For delivery time to other countries and details on the calculation of the delivery date, please see shipping charges, returns, delivery time. The plant may have originally been native to southern mexico, but has been spread by cultivation over a long period and can now be found widely through the central americas. The stems of disocactus ackermannii consist of a short rounded base, about 1018 cm 47 in long, followed by longer flattened leaflike. It is a rainforest species that grows on trees as an epiphyte or occasionally on rocks as a lithophytic plant. However it is the hybrids that are sought after, larger flowers being the main attraction. Request pdf molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of the genus disocactus cactaceae. They are actually without leaves, but are basically long flimsy two ribbed cactus stems growing ones segment at a time. Disocactus x hybridus ackermannii is a slowgrowing, multistemmed plant with an established root system. Relatively short rounded stems are 47 1018 cm in length. It now includes all the species from the genera aporocactus, bonifazia, chiapasia, heliocereus, lobeira, nopalxochia, pseudonopalxochia, and wittia. Disocactus ackermannii online guide to the positive. In succulent paradise, the reader is taken on a verbal and visual tour of 12 exceptional succulent gardens. Disocactus ackermannii on wikimedia commons disocactus ackermannii on disocactus ackermannii description by thomas h.
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