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