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Image shows the splendid looking flower of the Dispcactis ackermannii or
Strap Cactus |
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Disocactus ackermannii
(Strap Cactus, Orchid Cactus) |
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Mexico
Light:
Light shade
Height: 6"-12"
Spread: 6"-9"
Blooms: June-July, 3", gorgeous, red
Fruit: Berry, with bristles
Stems: Leaf-like, has
tiny spiny hairs
Soil : Well-drained, sandy, loamy, acidic, neutral (pH: 5.6 - 7.5),
drought tolerant
Water: Low
Propagation: Woody stem cuttings
Uses: Hanging basket, container, houseplant
Caution: Leaves have fine thorns, wear gloves
Comments: Disocactis ackermannii or Strap Cactus or Orchid Cactus
is a magnificent cactus with a very slow growth rate. It has
strikingly beautiful red blooms, followed later by spiny berry-like
fruits . Strap Cactus is easily propagated from woody stem
cuttings. It can tolerate some sun or filtered shade. Dispcactis ackermannii spreads by aerial roots. It
does not like tolerate frost. Orchid Cactus makes an excellent
hanging basket plant or grow it in a container to accent the porch or
deck. Disocactis ackermannii looks great indoors.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
