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Disocactus Species, Nopalillo, Santa Marta, Sun Cereus

Disocactusspeciosus var. superbus

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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

Heliocereus speciosus var. superbus

Heliocereus superbus

Cereus superbus

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

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

Gardener's Notes:

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