It produces lots of greenishwhite flowers followed by small mistletoelike fruits lining both edges of the ribbon stems most. 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. Disocactus ackermannii on wikimedia commons disocactus ackermannii on disocactus ackermannii description by thomas h. Disocactus phyllanthoides, nopalxochia phyllanthoides. The disocactus ackermannii grows in a fernlike manner, arching toward the ground. The mother plant had grown so big and last year the stems were damaged eaten by snails and slugs. Disocactus ackermannii red orchid cactus is an attractive epiphytic cactus with with green or reddish stems. The university of minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Disocactus species, orchid cactus, strap cactus disocactus. Disocactus species, orchid cactus, strap cactus disocact us ackermannii by vince dec 29, 2002 6. Online guide to the positive identification of members of. Disocactus ackermannii red orchid cactus orchid cactus. 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. Bears orange red yellow, tubular single flowers in spring.
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. Fast grower depending on conditions, great bloomer. Relatively short rounded stems are 47 1018 cm in length. Oct 18, 2015 this large red disocactus ackermannii is one of the very first orchid cacti that we have. It is a rainforest species that grows on trees as an epiphyte or occasionally on rocks as a lithophytic plant. Media in category disocactus ackermanniithe following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. The basket also has peperomia blanda growing in it. 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. The mother plant had grown so big and last year the stems were damaged eaten by snails and. Stems begin as round bases that grow to 7 inches 18 cm long. 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. On may 15, 2005, zapyon from cologne, germany wrote.
Their only access to moisture and nutrients is from rain and droppings that fall from above. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. In other words, these are cacti that grow in trees. Epiphyllum ackermanni, nopalxochia ackermanni, phyllocactus weingartii, phyllocactus ackermanni, cactus ackermannii, cereus ackermanni. Disocactus should be grown in a rich but still well draining soil. This species is native to mexico in the provinces of oaxaca and veracruz. Flowers for the most part are large, colorful, and funnel shaped and this genus is largely. This is one of the original varieties from which many hybrids have been made. They are actually without leaves, but are basically long flimsy two ribbed cactus stems growing ones segment at a time. The flowers blend both color and form of both parents well, have good.
Disocactus, epiphyllum, hatiora, lepismium, pseudorhipsalis, rhipsalis. It produces red flowers that are sweetly scented throughout the flowering period. Orchid cactus disocactus ackermannii kiyanti2008s weblog. General information about disocactus 1dskg this website uses cookies our website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible online experience. Disocactus is a genus containing epiphytic cactus from mexico to south america. Disocactus ramulosus pseudorhipsalis ramulosa photo by. Disocactus nelsonii hybrid 4 d2 adams jungle cacti.
Disocactus ackermannii branches out from the base with more and more long flattened stems. Disocactus is a genus of epiphytic cacti in the tribe hylocereeae found in central america, the caribbean and northern south america. It grows well in light shade and is suitable for hanging basket. Cactaceae pond lily cactus, deutsche kaiserin, origin. It is planted in a large basket that hangs in sits in front of my house. Disocactus ackermannii is an epiphytic cactus from tropical forests in the states of veracruz and oaxaca, mexico. 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. It is one of the three major species involved in creating the widely grown epiphyllum hybrids or epis. It should not be confused with discocactus, which is a different genus. 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. See status, confidence level, source for definitions. Species and varieties disocactus ackermannii disocactus ackermannii var. Pseudorhipsalis amazonica, disocactus amazonicus, wittiocactus amazonicus purple rhipsalis.
To view publication details for this taxon and related synonyms click here. 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 ackermannii online guide to the positive. If the flowers are pollinated, the plant will set many small, red, grapesized fruits. It is a flatstemmed cactus notable for its brilliantred flowers, which may be up to 15 cm across. Media in category disocactus ackermannii the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. See what to plant when thanks to our seasonal gardening guide and plant finder so your flowers and vegetables look amazing whatever the climate. Molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of the genus disocactus bioone. Deserttropicals is dedicated to provide gardening advice, gardening ideas, and information about flower of all kind for landscape and collections. How to grow epiphyllum cactus with pictures wikihow.
May 20 disocactus phyllanthoides this is a spectacular epiphytic cactus, with beautiful pink flowers. Species of disocactus grow in tropical regions either on trees as epiphytes or on rocks as lithophytes. Disocactus ackermannii uhlig kakteen more than 5,000. It yields beautiful flowers that typically open in the evening and bloom for a. This cactus is native to veracruz and oaxaca in mexico, and is extremely rare. Grow dry with cool nights from november until buds appear for the best show. Your use of this pdf, the bioone complete website, and all posted and. Indoor red flower plant disocactus ackermannii youtube. 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. Orchid cactus disocactus ackermannii house plants expert.
Nopalxochia ackermannii red orchid cactus plant finder. It is a very delightful epiphytic perennial cactus, that forms clumps about 30 cm high with a 60100 cm spread. Disocactus x hybridus ackermannii is a slowgrowing, multistemmed plant with an established root system. Disocactus ackermannii, the socalled red orchid cactus is native of mexico. We do not use these to store personal information about you. Learn about the disocactus plant of disocactus spp. Disocactus species, orchid cactus, strap cactus disocactus ackermannii by vince dec 29, 2002 6. The scarlet flowers have greenish throats and are funnel.
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. This large red disocactus ackermannii is one of the very first orchid cacti that we have. For delivery time to other countries and details on the calculation of the delivery date, please see shipping charges, returns, delivery time. Disocactus phyllanthoides, nopalxochia phyllanthoides, phyllocactus phyllanthoides family. Disocactus is a genus consisting of mainly epiphytic, though sometimes lithophytic, species that grow in tropical jungles rather than deserts. They may begin to grow as rounded or four sided stems, but become flat as they reach away from the base. These plants branch from the base, producing arches of long, flattened leaves up to 3 1 m long. Desert tropicals home page list of all the plants more in the cactaceae family tell your friends about this page. Disocactus ackermannii is an epiphytic cactus from tropical forests in the states of veracruz and. 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.
Propagation is from woody stem cuttings, not leaves since there are no leaves. Disocactus dislike extreme heat and cold, so they are best greenhoused during the depth of winter and heat of summer in hot dry climates. The stems of disocactus ackermannii consist of a short rounded base, about 1018 cm 47 in long, followed by longer flattened leaflike. They also always grow under a canopy of trees and are never exposed to the full sun of the desert. Most botanical gardens include succulents in their collections. In succulent paradise, the reader is taken on a verbal and visual tour of 12 exceptional succulent gardens.
They grow their roots into the bark of their host tree. Disocactus x hybridus ackermannii epiphyllum orchid. Jul 31, 2017 disocactus ackermannii is an epiphytic cactus from tropical forests in the states of veracruz and oaxaca, mexico. Disocactus are epiphyte cacti and their leafy appearance gives them the appearance as a sort of broad leaf cactus plant. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions.
Disocactus ackermannii red orchid cactus growing orchids, red. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding. Especially, since the species has been used as parent to many epiphyllum hybrids. Disocactus phyllanthoides, the nopalxochitl or german empress, is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family cactaceae.
Full size picture of orchid cactus, strap cactus disocactus. However it is the hybrids that are sought after, larger flowers being the main attraction. All epiphyllum are fully rooted plants, not cuttings. Selected species of disocactus and related genera a. 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. Actually, i find it quite daring to determine your plant as disocactus ackermannii based on information on the internet.
Red orchid cactus epiphyllum ackermannii the famed red orchid cactus with large, gaping, orangered blossoms which open both night and day. Request pdf molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of the genus disocactus cactaceae. They should be watered regularly and fertilized as well. In cultivation, it has been confused with disocactus. Stems may be long, flattened and leaflike very closely resembling those in the genus epiphyllum. Media in category disocactus the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of the genus disocactus. Plant database entry for orchid cactus disocactus ackermannii with 11 images, one comment, and 31 data details.
The plant branches from the base and arches downwards, being altogether some 1 m 3 ft long. Ralf bauer is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus disocactus family cactaceae. The epiphyllum cactus is a native brazilian plant that grows in the sides and forks of trees in the canopies of the rain forests. It now includes all the species from the genera aporocactus, bonifazia, chiapasia, heliocereus, lobeira, nopalxochia, pseudonopalxochia, and wittia. Epiphyllums and disocactus have leaflike stems, but no leaves foliage. 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. 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. How to get disocactus ackermannii to bloom home guides sf gate.
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