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Disocactuseichlamii

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Disocactus (dy-soh-KAK-tus)

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Synonym

Epiphyllum eichlamii

Phyllocactus eichlamii

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Cactus and Succulents

Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From woody stem cuttings

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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