Ackermann's disocactus
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An erect, perennial epiphytic cactus with flat thin slightly scalloped, fleshy stems, rarely 3-ribbed. The crimson to scarlet, red funnel-shaped flowers to 12cm have contrasting yellow pollen and white stigma lobes
Scientific classification
- Species
- Ackermann's disocactus (Disocactus ackermannii)
- Genus
- Disocactus
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Ackermann's disocactus
Distribution map
Southern Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Ackermann's disocactus
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Ackermann's disocactus care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed at 27°C as soon as ripe in acidic loamless compost. Softwood cuttings may be taken in late spring
Growing
GrowingUnder glass grow in acidic, moisture-retentive but sharply-draining compost, or a proprietary epiphytic cactus compost, in bright filtered light and moderate to low humidity. During the growing season water freely applying a balanced fertiliser for acid loving plants at half strength every two weeks from April to end September. Water only moderately and cease fertiliser applications during the winter. In frost free areas grow in hanging baskets or epiphytically in partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free, except where grown in poorly draining soils which can result in root rot
Pests
Can be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs under glass
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