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Disocactus Species, Nopalillo, Santa Marta, Sun Cereus

Disocactusspeciosus

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Disocactus (dy-soh-KAK-tus)
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Species
speciosus (spee-see-OH-sus)
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Synonym
Cactus speciosus
Heliocereus speciosissimus
Heliocereus speciosus
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark 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

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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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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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | April 2006 | neutral

Two more synonyms of this plant are Cactus speciosissimus & Cactus speciosus.

Disocactus speciosus f. amecamensis is the w...Read More

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