Disocactus (Epiphyllum) phyllanthoides
Disocactus (syn. Epiphyllum) phyllanthoides, offers multitudes of 3-4 inch wide rose pink flowers with pale pink centres.
Disocactus (syn. Epiphyllum) phyllanthoides, also known as nopalxochitl or German express, is an epiphytic cactus from Mexico that grows on trees in cloud forests. It has flattened, succulent leaves that bear multitudes of 3-4 inch wide rose pink flowers with pale pink centres. Grow as a houseplant in the cold months and as an outdoor patio plant in the summer in bright indirect light or part shade/part sun. Easy to grow and bloom.
Common Name: Orchid Cactus
Family: Cactaceae (The Cactus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 10-12
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring - Fall
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: A cloud forest epiphyte (and occasional lithophyte) in the states of Puebla and Veracruz in southern Mexico at elevations of 1500-1850 metres.
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Geographical Origin: North America, Central and South America
