Home / Guides / Plant Files / Cactaceae

Discocactus Species

Discocactusplacentiformis

Upload Image Print Article
Discocactus placentiformis by palmbob
View Gallery 2 photos
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Discocactus (disk-oh-KAK-tus)
Info
Species
placentiformis (pla-sent-ih-FOR-miss)
Info
Synonym
Discocactus latispinus
Discocactus tricornis
Discocactus pseudolatispinus
Discocactus crystallophilus
Discocactus insignis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
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
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

View this plant in a garden
One member has or wants this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
X
X
Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | April 2006 | neutral

More synonyms of this plant are Melocactus besleri, Cactus placentiformis & Discocactus insignis.

P
P
palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2004 | positive

Flattish, round Brazilian species with turquoise-dark-green body, thick black spines and 'snowy fur' at the top.

Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Cream Cahill Mayfly
(Stenonema femoratum)
BIRD FILES
Red Wattlebird
(Anthochaera carunculata)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Cream Cahill Mayfly
(Stenonema femoratum)
BIRD FILES
Red Wattlebird
(Anthochaera carunculata)