Disocactus nelsonii is an epiphytic cactus with green or reddish stems, much branched and erect at first, then later hanging. The primary…
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Disocactus is a genus of epiphytic cacti found in Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. The species grow in tropical regions either on trees as epiphytes or on rocks as lithophytes. The name comes from the Greek "dis" meaning twice or double, which refers to the fact that both outer and inner flower segments are of the same length.
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Disocactus × mallisonii (Rat's Tail Cactus), also known as ×Aporoheliocereus mallisonii, is a cactus with slender, green, pendent stems …
Epiphyllum anguliger (Fishbone Cactus), formerly known as Epiphyllum anguliger, is a much-branched cactus with smooth green, often woody…
Disocactus speciosus (Sun Cereus) is an occasionally epiphytic cactus with erect or pendant, much-branched stems with 3 to 5 sharp wavy…
Disocactus × hybridus (Orchid Cactus) is perhaps the most commonly grown Orchid Cactus with flat to triangular stems, often quite thick…
Disocactus ackermannii (Red Orchid Cactus) is an attractive epiphytic cactus with a short cylindrical main stem and longer leaf-like…
Disocactus phyllanthoides (German Empress) is a freely-branching epiphytic cactus with green or reddish stems that grow up to 3.3 feet (1 m…
Disocactus flagelliformis (Rat Tail Cactus) is an attractive cactus with thick hanging stems with 8 to 13 ribs and clusters of bristle…