Nelson disocactus
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An evergreen cactus with main stems to 1.5m in length, bearing arching, flattened lateral branches and fragrant funnel-shaped purplish-pink flowers to 10cm across
Scientific classification
- Species
- Nelson disocactus (Disocactus nelsonii)
- Genus
- Disocactus
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Nelson disocactus
Distribution map
Southern Mexico to Honduras
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Nelson disocactus
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Nelson disocactus care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in an acidic, epiphytic cactus compost in bright filtered light with low humidity. Water freely when in growth and apply a dilute fertiliser in spring and late summer. Water sparingly at other times
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be attacked by mealybugs
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